Holding steady.
Popularity of Letroy since 1955
Babies named Letroy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 68 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Letroy is a rare modern American coinage that first appeared in Social Security records in 1955. It saw its highest usage during the 1970s, with a peak in 1976, though it never reached the national top 1000. The name is built on the fashionable prefix 'Le-', also seen in names like LeShawn and LeBron, attached to 'Troy', a place name with classical associations. Since the 1970s, the name's trajectory has remained stable but at very low numbers, never achieving widespread popularity. It has no recorded top states, reflecting its scattered, infrequent use across the country. For families seeking a unique and distinctly modern name with a strong sound, Letroy offers an unconventional choice.
Letroy appears to be a modern invented name, likely formed from the popular prefix 'Le-' (as in names like LeBron or LeShawn) combined with 'Troy', the name of the ancient city in Homeric legend. It emerged in the United States during the mid-20th century, with its highest usage in the 1970s. Its use has been rare and predominantly male.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Troy, Lee
Variants: LeTroy, Le Troy
Sibling names for Letroy
Names that share Letroy's style, for a brother or sister.
