boy's name
Deroy
duh-ROY (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 218
Deroy is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2007 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1935, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Deroy Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 62 |
| 1930s | 72 |
| 1940s | 26 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Deroy?
In 2007, Deroy was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Deroy
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Deroy Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Deroy over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Deroy
- English duh-ROY
Sibling Names for Deroy
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Deroy — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Deroy
How popular is the name Deroy?
In 2007, Deroy was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Deroy a girl's or a boy's name?
Deroy is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Deroy?
Deroy has 2 syllables.
When was Deroy most popular?
Deroy peaked in 1935, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.