Broad island or winding river
Romney is an English habitational name, likely derived from the Old English 'rum' meaning wide or spacious and 'ea' meaning river or island. It is most famously associated with New Romney and Old Romney in Kent, England, which were historic ports. While historically used as a surname, it has seen occasional use as a given name in the United States.
Less common today
Romney isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,519 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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