Will my child share the name Elroi with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 17 UK babies named Elroi per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Elroi in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Elroi becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Elroi is at its highest recorded position — #1,538 in 2025, with 17 births. In 2021 it ranked #3,451.

Is Elroi a good choice for a distinctive name?

Elroi is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Elroi a popular baby name in the United States?

Elroi does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Elroi

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Elroi is a distinctive choice, ranked #1538 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Elroi in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Elroi

Elroi has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 95 places in five years. It was most popular in 2023 at #2161 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2018.

Elroi is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Elroi in their class.