Holding steady.
Popularity of Leroi since 1922
Babies named Leroi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 22 |
| 1960s | 26 |
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Leroi is a name with royal connotations, derived directly from the French for 'the king'. As a given name, it is essentially a variant or elaboration of the more familiar Leroy. Leroi first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1922, but it has never been a common choice. Its peak usage occurred in 1969, after which its frequency declined. The name has been given to fewer than five babies in many recent years, and records show it has not entered the top 1000 since the 1960s. In recent data from 2025, it was not associated with any particular state. Its trajectory has been stable but at very low numbers, and its revival index is low. The name remains a distinctive, if rare, choice for parents seeking a name with a clear French origin and a regal meaning.
Leroi is a French surname-turned-given name, derived from 'le roi', literally 'the king'. It gained some popularity in the United States among African American families in the mid-20th century, often as a variant or elaboration of Roy or as a standalone name evoking the French pronunciation of 'the king'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Roy, Leroy
Variants: Leroy
Sibling names for Leroi
Names that share Leroi's style, for a brother or sister.
