Elroy
Elroy is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
The king.
Origin and history
Elroy is a masculine given name derived from the French phrase 'le roi', meaning 'the king'. It gained popularity in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century and remains an recognizable retro name. Today, it is used infrequently in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
7,476 babies in the United States have been named Elroy since 1880. It ranks #1398 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1792.
States where it is most popular
- WI (24.8 %)
- TX (21.4 %)
- MN (12.7 %)
- LA (6.3 %)
- IL (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 31 |
| 1890-1900 | 47 |
| 1900-1910 | 92 |
| 1910-1920 | 847 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,541 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,218 |
| 1940-1950 | 966 |
| 1950-1960 | 834 |
| 1960-1970 | 703 |
| 1970-1980 | 377 |
| 1980-1990 | 252 |
| 1990-2000 | 152 |
| 2000-2010 | 98 |
| 2010-2019 | 183 |
| 2020-2029 | 135 |
Famous people named Elroy
- Elroy Hirsch: American football player, actor
- Elroy Face: Baseball player
Fun facts
- The name evolved as an Anglicized form of the Anglo-Norman French phrase 'le roi'.
- Elroy Jetson was the iconic youngest child in the futuristic animated series The Jetsons.