Elroy Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Elroy means 'counsel of the elves'.
Meaning of the Name Elroy
Elroy is a name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English elements 'ælf' meaning 'elf' and 'ræd' meaning 'counsel'. Therefore, Elroy can be interpreted as 'counsel of the elves'.
Popularity of the Name Elroy
The popularity for the name Elroy peaked in popularity in the year 1922 with 192 births, which ranked number 940 out of 9,658 unique names for that year. Elroy had the most female births in 1919 with 6, which ranked number 4,252 out of 5,559 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1922 with 192, which ranked number 438 out of 4,967 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Elroy has increased sharply over the last ten years from 13 births to 19 births, an increase of 46.15%. Among males, Elroy has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 13 births to 19 births, an increase of 46.15%.
Nationwide Popularity of Elroy
- 20 Year Trend of Elroy: 111.11%
- 10 Year Trend of Elroy: 46.15%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Elroy: 46.15%
Popularity of Elroy by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Elroy. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Elroy in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Elroy is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Elroy
- Total Births of Elroy: 20 (3.87%)
- Male Births of Elroy: 20 (3.87%)
Given the upward trend of Elroy over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.87% increase in total births, for a total of 20 births in 2024. Male births for Elroy have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 20 male births in 2024, an increase of 3.87%.