Leroy
Pronunciation: [ l-EER-oy ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Leroy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 412 babies have been named Leroy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leroy is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #48,909 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,909
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Leroy is also used as a boy name, ranked #864.
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About the Name Leroy
Leroy is a girl name .
Is Leroy a boy or girl name? Leroy is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #48,909 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #864. Leroy is more commonly used as a boy name.
Leroy is currently ranked #48,909 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Leroy include Ler, Ley, Leie, and Lerkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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