Leeroy
Meaningthe king · English form of Leroy
- US rank
- #3,513
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #649 in 1927
32 babies were named Leeroy in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,342 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1887–2025
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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 53,476 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Leeroy, 32 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Leeroy would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLeeroy first shows up in US birth records in 1887, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 138 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1927, when it ranked #649. Today it's #3,513, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendLeeroy has climbed 1,342 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,513. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningLeeroy is an English form of Leroy, which means “the king”.
About the name Leeroy
Leeroy is a boy name of French origin meaning “the king”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-roy”. US birth records list Leeroy for boys from 1887 to 2025, in 129 of those 139 years. Its best year was 1927, when it ranked #649 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,513, with 32 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 33 | 30,334 boys |
| 1890s | 20 | 49,310 boys |
| 1900s | 46 | 21,692 boys |
| 1910s | 52 | 19,055 boys |
| 1920s | 75 | 13,403 boys |
| 1930s | 65 | 15,394 boys |
| 1940s | 37 | 26,745 boys |
| 1950s | 14 | 70,972 boys |
| 1960s | 15 | 68,966 boys |
| 1970s | 13 | 79,114 boys |
| 1980s | 12 | 81,699 boys |
| 1990s | 12 | 83,682 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 87,108 boys |
| 2010s | 14 | 70,872 boys |
| 2020s | 16 | 63,291 boys |
Other spellings of Leeroy
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 Leeroy
What does the name Leeroy mean?
Leeroy means “the king” in English, as a form of Leroy.
What is the origin of the name Leeroy?
Leeroy has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Leeroy a boy or girl name?
Leeroy is a boy name.
How popular is the name Leeroy?
Leeroy ranked #3,513 for US boys in 2025, given to 32 babies. Its best year was 1927 (#649).