Leroy
How to say it: luh-ROY · /ləˈrɔɪ/
From Old French 'le roi' meaning 'the king'; a surname turned given name, common in the American South.
Leroy was the 764th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 269 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1920s, its births are up about 25% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #711 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #764 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 269 |
| Share of births | 1 in 11,014 |
| Peak decade | 1920s |
| Change over 10 years | +25% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #711 |
| In France, 2025 | #258 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long established, Leroy reached its height back in the 1920s. Now far below that height yet still well used, it is expected to turn upward.
What goes with it
Mellow and rolling in two soft syllables, Leroy carries a royal theme. Raymond shares its vintage steadiness.
Nicknames
- Lee
- Roy
Other spellings
Honouring a Leroy in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Leroy is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #258 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Leroy
- Leroy Sané (born 1996)German association football player
- Leroy Fer (born 1990)Dutch association football player
- Leroy Burrell (born 1967)American sprinter
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