Declining since 2016, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Kroy since 2011
Babies named Kroy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 324 |
| 2020s | 82 |
Meaning & origin
Kroy is a modern invented name that entered U.S. records in 2011. It has always been very rare, peaking in popularity in 2015 and declining since 2016. In 2025, it ranked 12,008, with roughly 1 in every 341,615 baby boys receiving the name. The name has not been recorded in any top states, suggesting it is used sporadically across the country rather than concentrated regionally. Its sound may appeal to parents seeking a short, distinctive name with a contemporary edge, but its lack of historical or linguistic roots makes it a purely modern choice.
Kroy first appeared in U.S. records in 2011, likely as a modern coinage. It may be a respelling of Troy with a K, following the trend of replacing T with K (as in Kaden, Kyler). Alternatively, it could be an invented name derived from other sounds or syllables popular in the 2010s. No traditional etymology is known.
Sibling names for Kroy
Names that share Kroy's style, for a brother or sister.
