How Many People Are Named Leroy?
201,884
people in the United States are named Leroy
1 in 1,659 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#393
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0603%
Of US population
Peak Year
1924
3,948 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
LEE-roi
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From the French nickname le roi meaning "the king". It has been common as an English given name since the 19th century.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 82.3 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Pennsylvania
12,340
South Carolina
10,559
Texas
10,125
Illinois
9,949
New York
8,403
Louisiana
8,324
Georgia
8,157
California
7,256
Ohio
6,947
North Carolina
6,723
💡 Fun Facts About "Leroy"
- 278 babies were named Leroy in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1924
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Pennsylvania
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