Elroy

Elroy is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 25 boys in the United States.

Elroy at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Elroy

Elroy belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Elroy first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #438 in 1922, and in 2024 25 babies received the name — 7,454 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elroy in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#438 in 1922
Peak year
1922
Babies named Elroy in 2024
25
Total since 1880
7,454

Elroy in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2005
Best rank
#3255 in 2024
Babies named Elroy in 2025
5
Total since 1996
42

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elroy mean?

The meaning of Elroy is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Elroy a boy or girl name?

Elroy is a boy name. In 2024, 25 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elroy?

Elroy comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Elroy?

Elroy first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #438 in 1922, and 25 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].