Glenroy Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationGLEN-roy / /ˈɡlɛn.rɔɪ/Scottish; English
Meaning
Scottish: valley; English: from the valley
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Glenroy is of Scottish origin, derived from the elements 'glen' meaning valley and 'roy' meaning king. It is often associated with geographical locations in Scotland. The name reflects the natural landscape of the region, which is characterized by valleys and hills. Glenroy has been used as both a given name and a surname.
Similar Names
Variants
- Glen
- Roy
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Glenroy was first seen in the United States in 1916. Glenroy has ranked as high as #881 nationally, which occurred in 1930, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Glenroy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Glenroy
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |