Delroy
Delroy is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Of the king.
Origin and history
Delroy is a male given name derived from the French phrase 'du roi', meaning 'of the king'. It gained moderate popularity in English-speaking regions during the 20th century. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive classical name.
Popularity in the United States
1,417 babies in the United States have been named Delroy since 1880. It ranks #3302 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1912.
States where it is most popular
- NY (47.1 %)
- MN (24.8 %)
- FL (13.1 %)
- PA (8.3 %)
- MD (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 19 |
| 1920-1930 | 71 |
| 1930-1940 | 190 |
| 1940-1950 | 164 |
| 1950-1960 | 160 |
| 1960-1970 | 152 |
| 1970-1980 | 100 |
| 1980-1990 | 181 |
| 1990-2000 | 184 |
| 2000-2010 | 113 |
| 2010-2019 | 68 |
| 2020-2029 | 15 |
Famous people named Delroy
- Delroy Lindo: Actor
Nicknames
Roy, Del
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Old French phrase 'du roi', which translates directly to 'of the king'.
- Delroy saw its highest peak of usage in the United States around the middle of the 20th century.