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.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.6%
Male
99.4%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 82.3 years old

Young (<30) 7,477
3.7%
Adult (30–60) 24,085
11.9%
Senior (>60) 170,322
84.4%

📈 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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