Boy
Leroy
the king, king's court
About Leroy
Leroy brings an easygoing charm that feels immediately familiar and comfortable. This friendly name has weathered decades with grace, maintaining appeal across generations and communities. The two-syllable rhythm creates natural flow, while the combination of sounds feels both warm and sturdy. Leroy suggests someone approachable and genuine, the kind of person who makes others feel at ease instantly. It lacks pretension entirely, offering instead an honest, straightforward quality that resonates with parents seeking authenticity. The name works beautifully in casual and formal contexts alike, never feeling out of place regardless of setting. Leroy carries associations with creativity, particularly in musical traditions, hinting at artistic sensibility and cultural awareness. Parents choosing this name often value community, warmth, and maintaining connections to tradition while embracing the present moment.
Popularity of the Name Leroy
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #108 | ||||
| 1881 | #98 | ||||
| 1882 | #96 | ||||
| 1883 | #94 | ||||
| 1884 | #99 | ||||
| 1885 | #90 | ||||
| 1886 | #100 | ||||
| 1887 | #88 | ||||
| 1888 | #95 | ||||
| 1889 | #92 | ||||
| 1890 | #74 | ||||
| 1891 | #84 | ||||
| 1892 | #87 | ||||
| 1893 | #76 | ||||
| 1894 | #83 | ||||
| 1895 | #78 | ||||
| 1896 | #72 | ||||
| 1897 | #66 | ||||
| 1898 | #68 | ||||
| 1899 | #69 | ||||
| 1900 | #65 | ||||
| 1901 | #72 | ||||
| 1902 | #62 | ||||
| 1903 | #64 | ||||
| 1904 | #60 | ||||
| 1905 | #55 | ||||
| 1906 | #62 | ||||
| 1907 | #50 | ||||
| 1908 | #56 | ||||
| 1909 | #55 | ||||
| 1910 | #50 | ||||
| 1911 | #59 | ||||
| 1912 | #66 | ||||
| 1913 | #63 | ||||
| 1914 | #60 | ||||
| 1915 | #66 | ||||
| 1916 | #63 | ||||
| 1917 | #60 | ||||
| 1918 | #57 | ||||
| 1919 | #55 | ||||
| 1920 | #56 | ||||
| 1921 | #55 | ||||
| 1922 | #55 | ||||
| 1923 | #55 | ||||
| 1924 | #53 | ||||
| 1925 | #52 | ||||
| 1926 | #51 | ||||
| 1927 | #51 | ||||
| 1928 | #51 | ||||
| 1929 | #51 | ||||
| 1930 | #53 | ||||
| 1931 | #52 | ||||
| 1932 | #53 | ||||
| 1933 | #56 | ||||
| 1934 | #54 | ||||
| 1935 | #50 | ||||
| 1936 | #57 | ||||
| 1937 | #56 | ||||
| 1938 | #61 | ||||
| 1939 | #61 | ||||
| 1940 | #66 | ||||
| 1941 | #67 | ||||
| 1942 | #69 | ||||
| 1943 | #74 | ||||
| 1944 | #78 | ||||
| 1945 | #83 | ||||
| 1946 | #90 | ||||
| 1947 | #98 | ||||
| 1948 | #97 | ||||
| 1949 | #101 | ||||
| 1950 | #102 | ||||
| 1951 | #111 | ||||
| 1952 | #116 | ||||
| 1953 | #126 | ||||
| 1954 | #125 | ||||
| 1955 | #133 | ||||
| 1956 | #140 | ||||
| 1957 | #148 | ||||
| 1958 | #158 | ||||
| 1959 | #159 | ||||
| 1960 | #172 | ||||
| 1961 | #171 | ||||
| 1962 | #179 | ||||
| 1963 | #176 | ||||
| 1964 | #173 | ||||
| 1965 | #173 | ||||
| 1966 | #184 | ||||
| 1967 | #189 | ||||
| 1968 | #197 | ||||
| 1969 | #202 | ||||
| 1970 | #215 | ||||
| 1971 | #234 | ||||
| 1972 | #233 | ||||
| 1973 | #246 | ||||
| 1974 | #253 | ||||
| 1975 | #251 | ||||
| 1976 | #259 | ||||
| 1977 | #267 | #319 | |||
| 1978 | #274 | ||||
| 1979 | #281 | ||||
| 1980 | #293 | ||||
| 1981 | #307 | ||||
| 1982 | #298 | ||||
| 1983 | #346 | #234 | #270 | ||
| 1984 | #348 | #306 | |||
| 1985 | #347 | #295 | |||
| 1986 | #350 | #297 | |||
| 1987 | #385 | #246 | #342 | ||
| 1988 | #404 | #272 | |||
| 1989 | #423 | #246 | |||
| 1990 | #439 | #170 | |||
| 1991 | #468 | #183 | #704 | ||
| 1992 | #492 | #229 | #382 | #661 | |
| 1993 | #540 | #177 | #673 | ||
| 1994 | #558 | #187 | |||
| 1995 | #550 | #216 | |||
| 1996 | #585 | #241 | #410 | #848 | |
| 1997 | #587 | #988 | #345 | #956 | |
| 1998 | #637 | #254 | #352 | ||
| 1999 | #672 | #351 | #423 | #908 | |
| 2000 | #697 | #688 | #303 | ||
| 2001 | #786 | #949 | #241 | ||
| 2002 | #792 | #330 | #426 | ||
| 2003 | #779 | #587 | |||
| 2004 | #808 | #918 | #392 | #586 | |
| 2005 | #932 | #895 | #303 | ||
| 2006 | #913 | #959 | |||
| 2007 | #1000 | #278 | #585 | ||
| 2008 | #902 | #973 | |||
| 2009 | #987 | #329 | #811 | ||
| 2010 | #919 | #286 | |||
| 2012 | #915 | #341 | |||
| 2013 | #973 | #508 | |||
| 2015 | #989 | #407 | #533 | ||
| 2016 | #922 | ||||
| 2017 | #927 | ||||
| 2018 | #875 | #416 | #523 | ||
| 2019 | #955 | ||||
| 2020 | #923 | #576 | |||
| 2021 | #906 | ||||
| 2022 | #860 | #927 | |||
| 2023 | #872 | #476 | |||
| 2024 | #864 | ||||
| 2025 | #888 | #912 | #961 | ||
| 2011 | #248 | #587 | |||
| 2014 | #281 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Leroy
- Le Roy
- Leroi
- Leroye
- Leroux
Names Similar to Leroy
Nicknames for Leroy
- Lee
- Roy
- L-Roy
- Le
- Roi
Famous People Named Leroy
| Leroy Jenkins | American Internet personality and gamer |
| Leroy Sane | German professional footballer |
| Leroy Carr | American blues singer and pianist |
| Leroy Fer | Dutch professional footballer |
| Leroy Hood | American biologist and biotechnologist |
| Leroy Moore | American writer, poet, and activist |
| Leroy Anderson | American composer of light concert music |
| Leroy Chiao | American astronaut and engineer |
| Leroy Burrell | American former track and field athlete |
| Leroy Edwards | Australian politician |
| Leroy Brown | American professional wrestler known as "Bad Bad" Leroy Brown |
| Leroy Butler | American former professional football player |
| Leroy Hutson | American soul and R&B singer-songwriter |
| Leroy Kelly | American former professional football player |
| Leroy Grumman | American aeronautical engineer and industrialist |
| Leroy Loggins | American basketball player |
| Leroy Walker | American track and field coach |
| Leroy Colbert | American bodybuilder and actor |
| Leroy Moore IV | American football player |
| Leroy Carrington | Jamaican footballer |
Characters Named Leroy
| Leroy Jethro Gibbs | Character from the TV show "NCIS" |
| Leroy Smith | Character from the "Tekken" video game series |
| Leroy St. James | Character from the TV show "In the Heat of the Night" |
| Leroy Brown | Character from the song "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" by Jim Croce |
| Leroy Jackson | Character from the film "Fame" |
| Leroy "Shogun" Silva | Character from the video game "Saints Row - The Third" |
| Leroy Clancy | Character from the TV show "Malcolm in the Middle" |
| Leroy van Dyke | Character from the TV show "The Dukes of Hazzard" |
| Leroy the Robot | Character from the film "Short Circuit" |
| Leroy Johnson | Character from the TV show "The Simpsons" |
| Leroy Smithers | Character from the film "The Love Bug" |
| Leroy Calhoun | Character from the film "Revenge of the Nerds" |
| Leroy Chitwood | Character from the film "The Blues Brothers" |
| Leroy Green | Character from the TV show "Basketball Wives" |
| Leroy "Pain" Smith | Character from the film "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" |
| Leroy Jenkins | Character from the web video "World of Warcraft" |
| Leroy Castro | Character from the TV show "The Real L Word" |