Leroy is a distinctive choice, ranked #1538 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Leroy in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#1538
US Rank #888
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About the Name Leroy
Leroy has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 737 places in five years. It was most popular in 2000 at #624 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Leroy is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Leroy in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #862, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Leroy
Unlikely. With around 17 UK babies named Leroy per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Leroy in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Leroy is rising: up 397 places since 2020, to #1,538 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #624 in 2000.
Leroy is more popular in the US (#862) than in the UK (#2672). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Leroy ranks #862 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
17
UK babies named Leroy (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↑ 397 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Leroy
Almost certainly the only Leroy in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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