Leeroy
Boy name · #3517 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Leeroy? In official American birth records, Leeroy has been tracked continuously since 1887, giving it 138 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 32 baby boys were named Leeroy, placing it at #3517 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3591, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 56,250 boys born in 2025 was named Leeroy.
Babies named Leeroy per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 138-year story
Leeroy first appears in the Social Security records in 1887, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1927, when 95 boys were named Leeroy — good for #649 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Leeroy against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Leeroy in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Leeroy is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Leeroy will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Leeroy is most common
State-level data for Leeroy is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Leeroy
Statistically, parents drawn to Leeroy tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Joy, Lavern, Lucious, Aubrey, and Leroy.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Leeroy | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #3513 |
| 2024 | 23 | #4433 |
| 2023 | 30 | #3712 |
| 2022 | 30 | #3691 |
| 2021 | 30 | #3651 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4855 |
| 2019 | 25 | #4114 |
| 2018 | 29 | #3708 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4224 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4098 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3591 |
| 2014 | 34 | #3234 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4463 |
| 2012 | 34 | #3231 |
| 2011 | 25 | #3994 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5047 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5800 |
| 2008 | 23 | #4267 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3591 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4675 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5034 |
| 2004 | 30 | #3217 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4616 |
| 2002 | 21 | #3909 |
| 2001 | 35 | #2681 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Leeroy?
In official American birth records, the name Leeroy first appeared in 1887 (over 138 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Leeroy a popular boy name?
Leeroy ranked #3517 among boys in 2025 with 32 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3591.
When was the name Leeroy most popular?
Leeroy peaked in 1927, when 95 American boys received the name (ranked #649 that year). Since 1927 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Leeroy?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 56,250 newborn American boys was named Leeroy. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.