Leeroy
Every Leeroy since 1887 — 4,404 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leeroy
Leeroy is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,562 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1887, 4,404 American babies have been named Leeroy. Its peak came in 1927, when 95 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 Leeroy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leeroy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #3,562 |
| 2024 | 23 | #4,511 |
| 2023 | 30 | #3,767 |
| 2022 | 30 | #3,737 |
| 2021 | 30 | #3,705 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,962 |
| 2019 | 25 | #4,185 |
| 2018 | 29 | #3,756 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4,287 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4,158 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3,645 |
| 2014 | 34 | #3,277 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4,554 |
| 2012 | 34 | #3,277 |
| 2011 | 25 | #4,057 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,161 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,981 |
| 2008 | 23 | #4,345 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3,654 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,792 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,182 |
| 2004 | 30 | #3,255 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4,730 |
| 2002 | 21 | #3,990 |
| 2001 | 35 | #2,721 |
| 2000 | 24 | #3,486 |
| 1995 | 24 | #2,987 |
| 1990 | 25 | #2,667 |
| 1985 | 19 | #2,655 |
| 1980 | 33 | #1,753 |
| 1975 | 17 | #2,506 |
| 1970 | 18 | #2,178 |
| 1965 | 31 | #1,397 |
| 1960 | 37 | #1,310 |
| 1955 | 24 | #1,591 |
| 1950 | 48 | #1,015 |
| 1945 | 65 | #765 |
| 1940 | 57 | #833 |
| 1935 | 64 | #774 |
| 1930 | 79 | #702 |
| 1925 | 71 | #783 |
| 1920 | 78 | #741 |
| 1915 | 34 | #1,112 |
| 1910 | 9 | #1,169 |
| 1905 | 8 | #972 |
| 1900 | 11 | #822 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Leeroy
- Leeroy Thornhill Musician · b. 1968
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leeroy in 2025?
Leeroy ranked #3,562 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leeroy?
4,404 babies have been named Leeroy in the United States since 1887, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leeroy most popular?
Leeroy peaked in 1927, when 95 newborns received the name.
Is Leeroy a boy or girl name?
Leeroy is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leeroy rising or falling?
Leeroy has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Leeroy?
Well-known people named Leeroy include Leeroy Thornhill (musician).