Leeroy Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Leeroy is a name of French origin meaning 'the king'. It evolved from 'Le Roi' and has seen various forms over time. The name conveys a sense of authority and nobility. It has no biblical relevance and gained popularity in the 20th century, often linked to modern internet culture and humor.
The name Leeroy is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South 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, Leeroy has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. 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, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Leeroy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 823rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 776th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1341st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1934th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2702nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3878th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3965th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Leeroy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Leeroy"
Pronunciation
/ˈlɪə.rɔɪ/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Leeroy is derived from the Old French term 'le roi', meaning 'the king'. It combines the definite article 'le' with 'roi', which translates to 'king'.
Meaning
the king
Language Evolution
Le Roi, Le Roy, Leeroy
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly influenced by media and pop culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Leroy, Le Roy, Roi
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Leeroy is often associated with a playful and humorous image, partly due to its use in internet memes and gaming culture.
Famous People
Leeroy Jenkins (a popular internet meme character), Leeroy Neiman (an American artist)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Leeroy"
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 "Leeroy"
"Leeroy" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 823rd of 7545 | 1,079 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 776th of 6773 | 1,197 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1341st of 7552 | 636 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1934th of 10718 | 362 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2702nd of 16616 | 361 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3878th of 24088 | 372 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3965th of 23106 | 320 |
Regional Popularity of "Leeroy" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
57.34% 812th/1416 |
- |
26.80% 634th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
52.91% 818th/1546 |
78.86% 1227th/1556 |
32.13% 756th/2353 |
62.51% 967th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
58.24% 1297th/2227 |
- |
53.38% 1523rd/2853 |
50.92% 1413th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
36.55% 1286th/3518 |
41.02% 1659th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
25.57% 1328th/5194 |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
25.16% 1840th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
34.20% 2333rd/6822 |
65.98% 4141st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Leeroy" 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 "Leeroy"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Leeroy" 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.