Elroy
Meaningthe king · English form of Leroy
- US rank
- #4,539
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #438 in 1922
22 babies were named Elroy in the US in 2025. It has climbed 696 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Elroy you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 77,519 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Elroy, 22 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Elroy would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryElroy has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Elroys, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1922, when it ranked #438. Today it's #4,539, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowElroy is 2.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 217,391 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 77,519.
- TrendElroy has climbed 696 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,539. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningElroy is an English form of Leroy, which means “the king”.
About the name Elroy
Elroy is a boy name of French origin meaning “the king”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-roy”. US birth records list Elroy for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 138 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1922, when it ranked #438 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,539, with 22 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 28 | 35,881 boys |
| 1890s | 40 | 24,777 boys |
| 1900s | 65 | 15,277 boys |
| 1910s | 119 | 8,432 boys |
| 1920s | 140 | 7,148 boys |
| 1930s | 116 | 8,651 boys |
| 1940s | 67 | 14,817 boys |
| 1950s | 41 | 24,201 boys |
| 1960s | 36 | 27,716 boys |
| 1970s | 23 | 43,898 boys |
| 1980s | 14 | 73,153 boys |
| 1990s | 7.7 | 129,199 boys |
| 2000s | 4.9 | 203,666 boys |
| 2010s | 9.8 | 102,354 boys |
| 2020s | 13 | 76,726 boys |
Other spellings of Elroy
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Elroy
What does the name Elroy mean?
Elroy means “the king” in English, as a form of Leroy.
What is the origin of the name Elroy?
Elroy has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Elroy a boy or girl name?
Elroy is a boy name.
How popular is the name Elroy?
Elroy ranked #4,539 for US boys in 2025, given to 22 babies. Its best year was 1922 (#438).