Leeroy

Leeroy 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 23 boys in the United States.

Leeroy at a glance

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

About the name Leeroy

Leeroy 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, Leeroy first appears in Social Security records in 1887. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #652 in 1927, and in 2024 23 babies received the name — 4,372 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Leeroy in US records

First recorded (US)
1887
Best US rank
#652 in 1927
Peak year
1927
Babies named Leeroy in 2024
23
Total since 1880
4,372

Leeroy in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#1935 in 2014
Babies named Leeroy in 2022
3
Total since 1996
116

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Leeroy mean?

The meaning of Leeroy 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 Leeroy a boy or girl name?

Leeroy is a boy name. In 2024, 23 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Leeroy?

Leeroy comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Leeroy?

Leeroy first appears in US records in 1887. Its best-ever ranking was #652 in 1927, and 23 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].