Melroy is a distinctive choice, ranked #2264 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Melroy in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2264
About the Name Melroy
Melroy is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #2264. It has been building momentum steadily rather than spiking suddenly. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2023.
Melroy is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Melroy
Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Melroy per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Melroy in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Melroy has held a stable position around #2264 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #2264 in 2024 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Melroy 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.
Melroy does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Melroys in the wild.
10
UK babies named Melroy (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 1844 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Melroy
Likely around 1 other Melroy in the class
UK Popularity (2023–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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