Leroy
girl nameLeroy entered the US charts in 1907, peaked at #1197 in 1930, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1907–2025
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rank today
#1197
peak (1930)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #2061 |
| 1910s | #2159 |
| 1920s | #1786 |
| 1930s | #1722 |
| 1940s | #2107 |
| 1950s | #2623 |
| 1960s | #4271 |
| 1970s | #7007 |
| 1980s | #8390 |
| 1990s | #13147 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Leroy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Leroy alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Leroy in 2025?
- Leroy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Leroy most popular?
- Leroy peaked in 1930, reaching #1197 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Leroy with classmates?
- Leroy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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