boys' name · peaked 2015

Kroy

Every Kroy since 2011 — 406 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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Rank 2025
#13,088
among boys
Babies in 2025
5
named Kroy
Peak year
2015
51 babies
All-time total
406
since 2011

The story of Kroy

Kroy is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,088 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 2011, 406 American babies have been named Kroy. Its peak came in 2015, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kroy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Kroy year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 5 #13,088
2024 15 #6,054
2023 11 #7,543
2022 13 #6,680
2021 15 #5,916
2020 23 #4,356
2019 24 #4,287
2018 37 #3,141
2017 40 #2,981
2016 49 #2,576
2015 51 #2,469
2014 41 #2,868
2013 40 #2,877
2012 34 #3,275
2011 8 #9,246
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Kroy in 2025?

Kroy ranked #13,088 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Kroy?

406 babies have been named Kroy in the United States since 2011, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Kroy most popular?

Kroy peaked in 2015, when 51 newborns received the name.

Is Kroy a boy or girl name?

Kroy is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Kroy rising or falling?

Kroy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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