Edroy
Anglicized form of the French given name Edouard, meaning "prosperous guard".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Edroy. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Edroy today is around 68 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Edroy births was 1961 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Edroy. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Edroy is about 68 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Edroys were born before 1968.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Edroy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1961
5 babies that year
Average age
68
years old
1961 SSA rank
#4,237
Tracked since 1961
Popularity
Edroy: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Edroy by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Edroy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Edroy
The name Edroy has its origins in the Old English language, dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain, which spanned from the 5th to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the combination of two Old English words, "ead," meaning prosperity or fortune, and "rog," meaning courageous or valiant. This suggests that the name Edroy was initially bestowed upon individuals who were perceived as prosperous and brave.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Edroy appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, primarily in regions where Old English was spoken, such as parts of modern-day England and Scotland. One notable mention of the name can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a collection of annals documenting the history of the Anglo-Saxons from the 9th century until the 12th century.
The earliest recorded individual bearing the name Edroy was a nobleman named Edroy of Mercia, who lived in the 9th century and held significant influence in the Kingdom of Mercia, one of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms that existed during that time. Another prominent figure with this name was Edroy the Fearless, a warrior who fought alongside King Alfred the Great in the late 9th century during the Anglo-Saxon resistance against the Viking invasions.
In the 11th century, a monk named Edroy of Canterbury gained recognition for his scholarly works and contributions to the preservation of religious texts during the Norman Conquest of England. His writings provided valuable insights into the cultural and religious practices of the time.
During the 12th century, Edroy de Beaumont, a prominent knight and landowner in Normandy, France, was known for his unwavering loyalty to King Henry II of England. His bravery and leadership in various military campaigns earned him a respected reputation among his contemporaries.
Another notable figure bearing the name Edroy was a 14th-century Scottish poet and scholar, Edroy Douglas, who authored several works celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Scotland and the legendary exploits of its historical figures.
Over the centuries, the name Edroy has remained relatively uncommon, but it has been used sporadically across various regions and cultures, serving as a reminder of its ancient Anglo-Saxon roots and the qualities it was originally intended to represent.
People
Edroy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Edroy as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Edroy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Edroy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Edroy going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Edroy a common name?
We classify Edroy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Edroy most popular?
The single biggest year for Edroy was 1961, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Edroy is about 68 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Edroy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Edroy a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Edroy in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Edroy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Edroy in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Edroy can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Edroy?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Edroy at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.