Elroy
Pseudo-Hispanism, derived from Leroy, but with the le in "Leroy" being replaced with its corresponding equivalent in Spanish el.
Every Elroy since 1880 — 7,482 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elroy
Elroy is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,585 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 7,482 American babies have been named Elroy. Its peak came in 1922, when 192 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elroy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elroy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 22 | #4,585 |
| 2024 | — | — | 25 | #4,233 |
| 2023 | — | — | 28 | #3,922 |
| 2022 | — | — | 19 | #5,083 |
| 2021 | — | — | 24 | #4,281 |
| 2020 | — | — | 17 | #5,316 |
| 2019 | — | — | 27 | #3,923 |
| 2018 | — | — | 21 | #4,646 |
| 2017 | — | — | 22 | #4,510 |
| 2016 | — | — | 24 | #4,233 |
| 2015 | — | — | 23 | #4,331 |
| 2014 | — | — | 21 | #4,589 |
| 2013 | — | — | 11 | #7,180 |
| 2012 | — | — | 13 | #6,419 |
| 2011 | — | — | 9 | #8,271 |
| 2010 | — | — | 12 | #6,799 |
| 2009 | — | — | 12 | #6,923 |
| 2008 | — | — | 7 | #10,190 |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #10,085 |
| 2006 | — | — | 10 | #7,591 |
| 2005 | — | — | 13 | #5,972 |
| 2004 | — | — | 12 | #6,244 |
| 2003 | — | — | 11 | #6,385 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,209 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #7,759 |
| 2000 | — | — | 9 | #7,004 |
| 1995 | — | — | 17 | #3,744 |
| 1990 | — | — | 28 | #2,454 |
| 1985 | — | — | 26 | #2,139 |
| 1980 | — | — | 23 | #2,240 |
| 1975 | — | — | 29 | #1,723 |
| 1970 | — | — | 54 | #1,119 |
| 1965 | — | — | 57 | #979 |
| 1960 | — | — | 97 | #772 |
| 1955 | — | — | 83 | #804 |
| 1950 | — | — | 86 | #743 |
| 1945 | — | — | 91 | #632 |
| 1940 | — | — | 111 | #562 |
| 1935 | — | — | 122 | #522 |
| 1930 | — | — | 136 | #513 |
| 1925 | — | — | 164 | #472 |
| 1920 | — | — | 139 | #519 |
| 1915 | — | — | 104 | #551 |
| 1910 | — | — | 17 | #737 |
| 1905 | — | — | 14 | #643 |
| 1900 | — | — | 6 | #1,208 |
| 1895 | — | — | 7 | #911 |
| 1890 | — | — | 6 | #924 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | 5 | #952 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elroy mean?
Pseudo-Hispanism, derived from Leroy, but with the le in "Leroy" being replaced with its corresponding equivalent in Spanish el.
How popular is the name Elroy in 2025?
Elroy ranked #4,585 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elroy?
7,482 babies have been named Elroy in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elroy most popular?
Elroy peaked in 1922, when 192 newborns received the name.
Is Elroy a boy or girl name?
Elroy is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elroy rising or falling?
Elroy is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.