Boy · #12,323 in 2026

Fitzroy

Name: Popularity of the name Fitzroy in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Fitzroy, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,323

Peak Rank

#3,618 (1989)

Total Babies

184

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1964

First Year

2022

Last Year

1989

Peak Year

#3618

Peak Rank

184

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Fitzroy

Fitzroy first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1964, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 15 Fitzroys were born — ranking #3,618 that year. As of 2026, Fitzroy ranks #12,323 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 184 Fitzroys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Fitzroy

Phonetically similar names — useful when Fitzroy is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Fitzer
Fetzer
Fitri
Fits
Fedora
Fitter
Fitz
Fatso
Footsie
Footsy
Fitts
Footscray

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fitzroy

What does the name Fitzroy mean?

Fitzroy is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1964. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Fitzroy in 2026?

In 2026, Fitzroy ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Fitzroy most popular?

Fitzroy reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #3,618 that year with 15 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Fitzroy most popular?

Fitzroy has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Fitzroy.

Is Fitzroy a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Fitzroy is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Fitzroy?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Fitzroy include Isauro, Elsa, Lavert. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Fitzroy

Fitzroy is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1964 and has accumulated 184 births in the dataset. Fitzroy's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #3,618. Use the chart and map above to compare Fitzroy's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.