Leroy
Leroy is a French name meaning 'the king,' derived from the Old French 'le roi.' It gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the early 20th century as a given name with regal connotations.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 266. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 187
- 2012: 227
- 2013: 206
- 2014: 191
- 2015: 209
- 2016: 231
- 2017: 227
- 2018: 250
- 2019: 225
- 2020: 242
- 2021: 254
- 2022: 281
- 2023: 270
- 2024: 280
- 2025: 269
- 2026 (projected): 266
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English
- •Has a vintage charm that's making a comeback
- •Works well across different cultures despite French origins
- •Strong standalone name that doesn't require a nickname
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Statistics
200,981
Total births since 1880
1924
Peak year
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