Leeroy
Leeroy is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
The king.
Origin and history
Leeroy is an English variant spelling of Leroy, derived from the Old French phrase 'le roi' meaning 'the king'. It emerged as a given name in the English-speaking world during the 19th century. In the United States, it remains a recognizable yet relatively uncommon masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
4,404 babies in the United States have been named Leeroy since 1880. It ranks #1870 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1763.
States where it is most popular
- TX (59.9 %)
- OK (7.7 %)
- LA (7.5 %)
- AR (4.7 %)
- CA (3.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11 |
| 1890-1900 | 23 |
| 1900-1910 | 65 |
| 1910-1920 | 372 |
| 1920-1930 | 822 |
| 1930-1940 | 685 |
| 1940-1950 | 538 |
| 1950-1960 | 281 |
| 1960-1970 | 281 |
| 1970-1980 | 208 |
| 1980-1990 | 227 |
| 1990-2000 | 233 |
| 2000-2010 | 229 |
| 2010-2019 | 265 |
| 2020-2029 | 164 |
Famous people named Leeroy
- Leeroy Thornhill: Musician, DJ
Nicknames
Lee, Roy
Fun facts
- Leeroy is an phonetic English adaptation of the French name Leroy, compounding the article and noun into a single given name.
- The spelling gained global internet fame in the mid-2000s through the viral World of Warcraft gaming meme 'Leeroy Jenkins'.