Citizen of Rome
Derived from the Latin name Romanus, it originally served as a cognomen for someone from the city of Rome or a citizen of the Roman Empire. It is the classic French form of Roman and has been a staple in France for centuries.
Less common today
Romain isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,003 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Two-time Prix Goncourt winning novelist
Professional road racing cyclist
Formula One and IndyCar racing driver
Award-winning French actor
Nobel Prize in Literature winner
