Leroy
Peaked at #50 nationally in 1907, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Leroy has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Leroy — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1204
in 1930
Last ranked
#14419
in 1991
Years tracked
75
1907–1991
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1907, Leroy reached its peak popularity for girls in 1930, ranking #1204 nationally with 39 babies given the name that year.
Leroy hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1991, when it stood at #14419.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | #14,419 | 5 |
| 1987 | #9,358 | 7 |
| 1986 | #9,105 | 7 |
| 1985 | #10,040 | 6 |
| 1984 | #7,817 | 8 |
| 1983 | #11,214 | 5 |
| 1981 | #8,628 | 7 |
| 1980 | #6,564 | 10 |
Leroy — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#50
in 1907
Current rank
#862
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Leroy reached its peak popularity for boys in 1907, ranking #50 nationally with 550 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1047 (2014) to #862 (2024) — a 18% improvement.
As of 2024, Leroy ranks #862 nationally for boys, with 278 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #862 | 278 |
| 2023 | #872 | 270 |
| 2022 | #860 | 281 |
| 2021 | #906 | 254 |
| 2020 | #923 | 242 |
| 2019 | #956 | 224 |
| 2018 | #875 | 250 |
| 2017 | #927 | 227 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Leroy most popular?
Leroy was most popular in 1907, when it ranked #50 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Leroy becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Leroy?
At least 201,884 babies have been recorded with the name Leroy in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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