UK boy's name
Romann
Of Latin origin, meaning "Roman" or "from the city of Rome".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Romann is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Romann popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4749, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2014 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Romann. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Romann ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 4 boys were registered as Romann.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Romann as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4749
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Romann mean?
The name Romann has its origins in the Latin language and can be traced back to ancient Rome. It is derived from the Latin word "Romanus," which means "Roman" or "of Rome." The name was initially used to identify people who were citizens of the Roman Empire or who had a connection to the city of Rome.
During the height of the Roman Empire, the name Romann was relatively common among the upper classes and the ruling elite. It was a name that carried a sense of pride and connection to the Roman culture and civilization. Some notable historical figures who bore the name Romann include Romann Agrippa, a Roman architect and engineer who lived in the 1st century BC, and Romann Gallienus, a Roman emperor who ruled from 253 to 268 AD.
As the Roman Empire expanded and its influence spread, the name Romann also gained popularity in other regions that had been conquered or influenced by Roman culture. For example, in parts of Europe where the Roman Empire had a strong presence, such as Gaul (modern-day France) and Hispania (modern-day Spain), the name Romann became more prevalent.
In the Middle Ages, the name Romann continued to be used, particularly in regions with strong ties to the Roman Catholic Church. It was often associated with the clergy and those who had a connection to the Church or the city of Rome itself. One notable figure from this period was Romann the Singer, a 12th-century composer and music theorist from Germany.
During the Renaissance, the name Romann experienced a resurgence in popularity as the humanist movement led to a renewed interest in classical Roman culture and literature. Many scholars and artists of the time adopted the name Romann as a way to connect themselves to the rich heritage of ancient Rome. One of the most famous figures to bear the name was Romann Polanski, a renowned Polish-French film director, producer, and screenwriter born in 1933.
In more recent history, the name Romann has continued to be used, although its popularity has varied across different cultures and regions. Some notable individuals who have carried the name include Romann Calmese, an Italian actor and filmmaker born in 1955, and Romann Opara, a Nigerian-American artist and graphic designer born in 1973.
While the name Romann has its roots in ancient Rome, it has transcended its geographical and cultural origins and has been adopted by people from various backgrounds and nationalities. It remains a name that evokes a connection to the rich history and cultural heritage of the Roman Empire, carrying with it a sense of tradition and legacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Romann over time
The chart below shows babies named Romann registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Romann, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Romann by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Romann was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4464 | 10 | 3 |
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- Robert 27,462
- Reuben 25,122
- Rhys 24,418
- Reece 24,329
- Rory 21,870
- Roman 16,609
- Ronnie 16,445
- Reggie 14,684
- Rowan 14,371
- Ralph 8,892
FAQ
Romann: questions and answers
How popular is the name Romann in the UK right now?
In 2018, Romann was ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Romann most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 4 babies registered as Romann in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Romann?
Of Latin origin, meaning "Roman" or "from the city of Rome".
How many people are called Romann in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Romann across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.