Fitzroy
Boy name · English · French · Irish
Meaningson of the king · English
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,618 in 1989
8 babies were named Fitzroy in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1964–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Fitzroy, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Fitzroy would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryFitzroy first shows up in US birth records in 1964, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 61 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1989, when it reached #3,618.
- MeaningIn English, Fitzroy means “son of the king”. Our records link it to English, French and Irish roots.
About the name Fitzroy
Fitzroy is a boy name of English, French and Irish origin meaning “son of the king”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with F and ending in “-roy”. US birth records list Fitzroy for boys from 1964 to 2025, in 28 of those 62 years. Its best year was 1989, when it ranked #3,618 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.4 | 2,400,000 boys |
| 1970s | 1.3 | 763,359 boys |
| 1980s | 3.5 | 284,900 boys |
| 1990s | 3.1 | 325,733 boys |
| 2000s | 0.5 | 1,960,784 boys |
| 2010s | 0.6 | 1,818,182 boys |
| 2020s | 1.8 | 545,455 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
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- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Fitzroy
What does the name Fitzroy mean?
Fitzroy means “son of the king” in English.
What is the origin of the name Fitzroy?
Fitzroy has English, French, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Fitzroy a boy or girl name?
Fitzroy is a boy name.
How popular is the name Fitzroy?
Fitzroy ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1989 (#3,618).