Holding steady.
Popularity of Glenroy since 1916
Babies named Glenroy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 23 |
| 1920s | 22 |
| 1930s | 31 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Glenroy is a rare Scottish name that fuses two naming trends of the early 1900s: the popularity of 'glen' names (Glen, Glenn) and the use of 'roy' as a masculine suffix (also seen in Leroy, Elroy). The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1916 and reached its peak in 1930, though it has never entered the top 1000 names (rank remains null). Its trajectory is stable, meaning it has been used at a very low but consistent level over the decades. While its top states are empty (indicating no strong regional clustering), the name carries a distinctly Highland Scottish flavor. Parents today might choose it as a way to honor Scottish heritage while avoiding more common picks like Angus or Malcolm.
Glenroy is a Scottish locational name formed from elements meaning 'glen' and 'king' (Gaelic rìgh). It is also a place name in Scotland, notably Glen Roy in the Highlands known for its parallel roads. As a given name it emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, possibly influenced by the popularity of other 'glen' names like Glen and Glenn and the fashionable suffix -roy. It remains rare in the United States, with its peak usage occurring in the 1930s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Glenn, Roy, Glen
Sibling names for Glenroy
Names that share Glenroy's style, for a brother or sister.
