Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Elroy
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1922
Peak births
192
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Elroy
How many people are named Elroy?
An estimated 2,606 living Americans are named Elroy.
How rare is Elroy?
Elroy is very rare among babies today, with 22 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 88.5% from its 1922 peak.
How old is the typical Elroy?
The median age of a living American named Elroy is approximately 60 years, with most bearers falling between 40 and 71 years old.
Is Elroy still popular?
Yes. Elroy is holding steady, with 22 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Elroy most common?
Elroy has its strongest geographic signal in Wisconsin, where it appears 11.7× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19222025
Peak year
1922
Decline from peak
88.5%
2025
22
All-time
7,476