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Leeroy

Boy

Meaning of Leeroy: French: 'the king'

Leeroy is a boy's name most strongly associated with French naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 3454th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#3454

32 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

4,404

First recorded 1887 · peak 1927

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 19 babies1982: 18 babies1983: 5 babies1984: 24 babies1985: 19 babies1986: 23 babies1987: 22 babies1988: 32 babies1989: 32 babies1990: 25 babies19901991: 26 babies1992: 26 babies1993: 23 babies1994: 24 babies1995: 24 babies1996: 19 babies1997: 25 babies1998: 27 babies1999: 14 babies2000: 24 babies20002001: 35 babies2002: 21 babies2003: 17 babies2004: 30 babies2005: 16 babies2006: 19 babies2007: 29 babies2008: 23 babies2009: 15 babies2010: 18 babies20102011: 25 babies2012: 34 babies2013: 21 babies2014: 34 babies2015: 30 babies2016: 25 babies2017: 24 babies2018: 29 babies2019: 25 babies2020: 19 babies20202021: 30 babies2022: 30 babies2023: 30 babies2024: 23 babies2025: 32 babies
US babies named Leeroy per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 35.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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