Elroy
boy name#4539 in 2025Elroy entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #438 in 1922, ranks #4539 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#4539
rank today
#438
peak (1922)
22
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #940 |
| 1890s | #896 |
| 1900s | #859 |
| 1910s | #578 |
| 1920s | #491 |
| 1930s | #526 |
| 1940s | #653 |
| 1950s | #798 |
| 1960s | #910 |
| 1970s | #1491 |
| 1980s | #2239 |
| 1990s | #4494 |
| 2000s | #7359 |
| 2010s | #5412 |
| 2020s | #4521 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Elroy has been most popular in CA, NY.
Living bearers
About 3,000 people named Elroy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Elroy alive today was born around 1938, making them about 87 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Elroy in 2025?
- Elroy ranks #4539 among US boy names in 2025, with 22 babies given the name.
- When was the name Elroy most popular?
- Elroy peaked in 1922, reaching #438 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Elroy with classmates?
- Elroy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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