Romain is of Latin origin, meaning 'citizen of Rome'. It's often considered a variant of Romanus, which was derived from Roma, the capital city of the ancient Roman Empire. The name Romain gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages and has since been widely used throughout francophone countries.
The name Romain has seen fluctuating popularity over the years, with significant spikes occurring in certain decades. The highest number of births recorded was 14 in 1990, while the lowest was 5 in multiple years including 1911, 1945, 1970, and 2016. Despite these variations, the overall total of 529 births over the period indicates that Romain has been a consistently used name, though not one of the most popular choices.