Curly-haired or cross
Kroy is a modern name with roots that are likely a variation of the Gaelic name Corey or the surname Croy. In some contexts, it is associated with the Middle High German word 'krol', meaning curly-haired, or the French 'croix', meaning cross. It gained some visibility in the United States through reality television in the early 21st century.
Less common today
Kroy isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,485 in 2015.
Former NFL linebacker and reality television personality
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
