Leeroy
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
4,372 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1927 Peak Popularity Year
95 Peak Births

Leeroy Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Leeroy is a name of French origin meaning 'the king'. It evolved from 'Le Roi' and has seen various forms over time. The name conveys a sense of authority and nobility. It has no biblical relevance and gained popularity in the 20th century, often linked to modern internet culture and humor.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Leeroy"

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Pronunciation

/ˈlɪə.rɔɪ/

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Origin

French

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Etymology

The name Leeroy is derived from the Old French term 'le roi', meaning 'the king'. It combines the definite article 'le' with 'roi', which translates to 'king'.

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Meaning

the king

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Language Evolution

Le Roi, Le Roy, Leeroy

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly influenced by media and pop culture.

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Variants & Derivatives

Leroy, Le Roy, Roi

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Leeroy is often associated with a playful and humorous image, partly due to its use in internet memes and gaming culture.

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Famous People

Leeroy Jenkins (a popular internet meme character), Leeroy Neiman (an American artist)

📊 Leeroy Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Leeroy Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 95 peak births in 1927

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 21 US states, with strongest presence in Texas

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Leeroy" - Complete Guide (1 Names)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Leeroy"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Leeroy"

"Leeroy" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 823rd of 7545 1,079
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 776th of 6773 1,197
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1341st of 7552 636
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1934th of 10718 362
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 2702nd of 16616 361
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 3878th of 24088 372
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 3965th of 23106 320

Regional Popularity of "Leeroy" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
57.34%
812th/1416
- 26.80%
634th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
52.91%
818th/1546
78.86%
1227th/1556
32.13%
756th/2353
62.51%
967th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
58.24%
1297th/2227
- 53.38%
1523rd/2853
50.92%
1413th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - 36.55%
1286th/3518
41.02%
1659th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 25.57%
1328th/5194
63.94%
4039th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 25.16%
1840th/7313
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - 34.20%
2333rd/6822
65.98%
4141st/6276

Regional Popularity of "Leeroy" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Leeroy"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Leeroy" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Leeroy" in the United States

The name Leeroy is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Leeroy has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Leeroy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 823rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 776th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1341st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1934th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2702nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3878th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3965th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Leeroy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Leeroy name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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