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Leroy

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Leroy was most popular in 1924, when 3,948 American babies were given the name — ranking #122 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,823, with 269 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 202,163 people named Leroy.

Most popular in1924
Rank that year#122
Births that year3,948
Total since 1880202,163

Leroy over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Leroy’s peak in 1924. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

French · "the king"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org