Leroy Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Leroy is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Leroy?
Leroy is spelled L-E-R-O-Y. The name has 5 letters.
Leroy at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Leroy means “the king” in French and derives from the Old French word “roy.”.
- Origin
- Leroy is commonly associated with French origins and may derive from a title used for royalty or leaders.
- Pronunciation
- LEER-oy · 2 syllables
Leroy Popularity in 2025
Rank#883
Recorded Births269
- Boys usage fell 21 places to #883 and recorded 11 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Leroy Mean?
Leroy means “the king” in French and derives from the Old French word “roy.”.
Origin: Leroy is commonly associated with French origins and may derive from a title used for royalty or leaders.
How Do You Pronounce Leroy?
PronunciationLEER-oy
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Leroy?
- History
- The name Leroy has historical usage as both a surname and a given name in French-speaking regions, connected to its meaning related to kingship.
Leroy Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 269 | #883 |
| 2024 | Boys | 280 | #862 |
| 2023 | Boys | 270 | #872 |
| 2022 | Boys | 281 | #859 |
| 2021 | Boys | 254 | #905 |
| 2020 | Boys | 242 | #922 |
| 2019 | Boys | 225 | #953 |
| 2018 | Boys | 250 | #872 |
| 2017 | Boys | 227 | #927 |
| 2016 | Boys | 231 | #922 |
| 2015 | Boys | 209 | #987 |
| 2014 | Boys | 191 | #1,047 |
| 2013 | Boys | 206 | #972 |
| 2012 | Boys | 227 | #909 |
| 2011 | Boys | 187 | #1,023 |
| 2010 | Boys | 220 | #919 |
| 2009 | Boys | 201 | #985 |
| 2008 | Boys | 231 | #899 |
| 2007 | Boys | 195 | #996 |
| 2006 | Boys | 211 | #912 |
| 2005 | Boys | 188 | #929 |
| 2004 | Boys | 223 | #805 |
| 2003 | Boys | 225 | #775 |
| 2002 | Boys | 218 | #790 |
When Was Leroy Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1924 · Boys
3,922 recorded births
National rank #53
1935 · Boys
3,919 recorded births
National rank #50
1927 · Boys
3,911 recorded births
National rank #51
1925 · Boys
3,884 recorded births
National rank #52
Where Leroy Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MN | #373 | 15 |
| ID | #435 | 5 |
| IA | #448 | 7 |
| MO | #457 | 13 |
| WI | #523 | 9 |
| PA | #526 | 18 |
| MI | #571 | 14 |
| CO | #571 | 9 |