Holding steady.
Popularity of Delroy since 1916
Babies named Delroy per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1992, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Delroy's real moment was 1937.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 19 |
| 1920s | 71 |
| 1930s | 190 |
| 1940s | 164 |
| 1950s | 160 |
| 1960s | 152 |
| 1970s | 100 |
| 1980s | 181 |
| 1990s | 184 |
| 2000s | 113 |
| 2010s | 68 |
| 2020s | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Delroy is a modern English name that emerged in the early 20th century, first recorded in 1916. It reached its peak popularity in 1937, with the strongest usage occurring during the 1930s. The name combines the prefix Del- with Roy, giving it a meaning akin to 'of the king'. Since its peak, Delroy has maintained a stable but low level of use. It is rarely chosen today, making it a distinctive choice for those seeking a name with vintage charm without being overly common. While its etymology is clear as a modern coinage, it does not have ancient roots or extensive cultural associations.
Delroy appears to be a modern coinage, formed by combining the French-derived prefix Del- (meaning 'of the') with the name Roy, which itself comes from Old French rey, roi meaning 'king'. The name was first recorded in the United States in 1916 and saw its peak usage in 1937, with a concentration in the 1930s. It has maintained a stable but rare presence since then.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Del, Roy
Variants: Delroi
Sibling names for Delroy
Names that share Delroy's style, for a brother or sister.
