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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Delroy — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Delphine|Delsa
EnglishBoy→ Stable

Delroy

del-ROY · 2 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #8406 in 2023

Peak: #8406 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #8406 in 2023

Peak: #8406 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
2.5 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20222023

Rank #8406 · Rising since 2022

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
EnglishScottishRoyal2-syllableStrongModernMasculineCaribbean influenceMid-centuryVintage-modern
Character
regal presencecreative expression
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Delroys

dignifiedintensecommandingnuancedauthentic
STRONG
High confidence

Delroy is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Delroy at a Glance
Meaning:Combination of 'del' (short for) and 'Roy' (king). Modern name blending Old English and French royal elements, prominent in Jamaican and Caribbean naming traditions.
Language root:English · Scottish · Old English
Peak rank:#8406 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Delroy Lindo
Actor
Delroy Wilson
Reggae musician
Similar Sound
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Delroy
MarcusAshlynSimone◈DariusIndiraMalikZaraXavier
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Delroy · Overview
Summary

Delroy is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong · Modern character
Delroy carries a bold, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
delroy.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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