Delroy Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Delroy originates from the French word meaning 'of the king' or 'royal'. It evolved from Old French through Middle French to modern English. The name is often associated with traits of strength and nobility. It has no biblical relevance, but it gained popularity in the 20th century as a distinctive first name.
The name Delroy is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Delroy has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Delroy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3850th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1702nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2013th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3132nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2964th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6399th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11245th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Delroy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Delroy"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛl.rɔɪ/
Origin
French
Etymology
Delroy is derived from the French surname 'Delroy', which means 'of the king' or 'royal'. The prefix 'Del' is a contraction of 'de le', meaning 'of the', and 'roy' is derived from 'roi', meaning 'king'.
Meaning
royal
Language Evolution
Old French: de roi, Middle French: Delroy, Modern English: Delroy
Historical Usage
Delroy gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a first name.
Variants & Derivatives
Del, Roy, Delroyce
Modern Popularity & Image
Delroy is perceived as a unique and somewhat vintage name, often associated with strength and nobility.
Famous People
Delroy Lindo, a British actor known for his roles in films and television., Delroy Edwards, an American musician and producer.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Delroy"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Delroy"
"Delroy" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3850th of 7545 | 70 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1702nd of 6773 | 323 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2013th of 7552 | 301 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3132nd of 10718 | 169 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2964th of 16616 | 315 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6399th of 24088 | 181 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 11245th of 23106 | 58 |
Regional Popularity of "Delroy" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
48.84% 755th/1546 |
60.15% 936th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
50.34% 1121st/2227 |
60.91% 1480th/2430 |
63.27% 1805th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
46.31% 1613th/3483 |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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27.44% 1228th/4475 |
41.70% 2166th/5194 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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56.41% 2913th/5164 |
65.06% 4758th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Delroy" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Delroy"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Delroy" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.