Declining since 1994, #532 for boys today.
Popularity of Troy since 1880
Babies named Troy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 139 |
| 1890s | 299 |
| 1900s | 620 |
| 1910s | 3,121 |
| 1920s | 5,290 |
| 1930s | 5,370 |
| 1940s | 6,175 |
| 1950s | 7,197 |
| 1960s | 61,410 |
| 1970s | 48,852 |
| 1980s | 24,534 |
| 1990s | 22,820 |
| 2000s | 14,754 |
| 2010s | 11,832 |
| 2020s | 3,895 |
Meaning & origin
Troy is a name with classical echoes, borne by the ancient city of legend. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century, reaching its peak in 1968 when it was most favored. Since 1994, however, its use has declined steadily. By 2025, it ranked #532, with only about 1 in 3,034 boys receiving the name. Its highest concentration has been in Rhode Island, Oklahoma, and Nevada. The name's trajectory reflects a broader shift away from place-name and surname usage, yet it retains a straightforward, sturdy quality that appeals to parents seeking a familiar but not overused choice.
Troy is a transferred use of the place name Troy, the ancient city in Asia Minor made famous in Homer's Iliad. It emerged as a given name in the English-speaking world in the 19th century, likely influenced by the romantic associations of classical literature. The name may also derive from an Irish surname of Gaelic origin, Ó Troighthigh, though this is less directly connected.
Where Troy is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Troy” around the world
Where Troy lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
7
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Sibling names for Troy
Names that share Troy's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Chloe, Samantha, Jade, Mia, Stacy, Brandi, Candace, Tracy, Eboni, Janae, Janay, Keosha, Misti, Nikia, Precious, Shanequa, Shania, Tamera, Tamesha, Tera, Tonja, Trina, Tyra, Wendi, Catina, Cheree, Dajah, Danesha, Deonna, Donielle, Dusti, Ieshia, Jamaica, Jamiya, Jori, Kansas, Keyona, Kym, Lisha, Loni, Nikkia, Nyesha, Porsha, Qiana, Sherell, Taisha, Tammara, Tammera, Tamyra, Tarsha, Tashina, Taunya, Tiona, Toi, Tonie, Toya, Tracee, Tyonna, Xena, Aricka, Bryonna, Chanta, Chantay, Chardae, Charese, Chenelle, Cherice, Cymone, Daeja, Delissa, Ieasha, Jalicia, Jamara, Jamera, Janese, Kaisha, Karalee, Kendria, Korrine, Krissa, Leondra, Leshia, Nakya, Nesha, Nichele, Nigeria, Nykia, Odyssey, Quianna, Rayonna, Season, Shakara, Shalina, Shanai, Shanea, Shaundra, Shauntel, Shelena, Sherina, Sherise, Sherra, Sherria, Shontay, Tacy, Tammra, Tammye, Tanda, Tandi, Tanga, Tashay, Tauna, Taura, Tawna, Tearra, Tempestt, Teria, Tonna, Toshia, Tram, Trany, Trecia, Trenna, Trisa, Tyna, Vale, Yulonda, Bri, Chandria, Chaniyah, Chelle, Chondra, Coreena, Cydne, Daijah, Danasha, Danitra, Derica, Detria, Drina, Jakeira, Janayla, Janeal, Jaysha, Katoya, Keyauna, Kimela, Kimra, Kyeisha, Lakya, Latiffany, Letia, Letoya, Mashell, Mendi, Meshelle, Nakyia, Nykira, Quana, Shalisha, Shanina, Sharnette, Sherae, Shonta, Tahja, Takeia, Tambria, Tamla, Tamu, Tamula, Tamyia, Tanajah, Taralee, Taunia, Tayna, Teyona, Tishia, Trannie, Travia, Trella, Trenia, Trica, Trinia, Tunya, Tyiesha, Tylasia, Xin, Yanique, Chanee, Katoria, Quilla, Wyndi, Akesha, Brendi, Britania, Cheray, Cheris, Cystal, Dajsha, Deaisha, Dinisha, Dustina, Gerica, Jacoya, Jetaun, Keidra, Kerisha, Keyatta, Kimla, Kimyata, Kresta, Lacoya, Malaisha, Myosha, Nashea, Nyaisha, Phoenicia, Reisha, Rickeya, Shabrea, Shakiah, Shanaye, Shandee, Shantai, Shantara, Shatarra, Shawnelle, Shawnya, Shontia, Tacia, Tajia, Tameia, Tameya, Tanara, Tandrea, Taneia, Tarrie, Tarshia, Tashae, Tashera, Tayjah, Teauna, Temia, Tiauna, Tiearra, Timica, Tonae, Tracina, Tramya, Trana, Traniya, Trichelle, Trinady, Trinna, Twala, Tyauna, Yuette
Brothers: Eric, Kevin, Sean, Brandon, Derek, Chance, Derrick, Cyle, Dane, Demarco, Denzel, Dion, Jamel, Jamelle, Jory, Kevon, Levar, Marlon, Tevin, Tyre, Tyrese, Andrae, Breck, Dakarai, Dayne, De, Demarius, Jevon, Jovon, Juwan, Ladd, Ladon, Lynell, Race, Taren, Terrill, Terron, Tray, Tyran, Tyreke, Arick, Aveon, Brek, Chaun, Davone, Dayron, Demarko, Demont, Derrius, Detric, Donzell, Drey, Duan, Jahmal, Jamaar, Javar, Javone, Jeric, Marsean, Montrez, Quavon, Rockey, Tarrance, Tee, Tierre, Tijuan, Tramel, Tyon, Cordney, Daion, Dejean, Demar, Duwan, Dyron, Jamone, Jaquil, Jaymon, Jejuan, Jermar, Keante, Kevis, Kishawn, Kshawn, Lavel, Levelle, Shadd, Tarance, Torris, Tra, Tramon, Travious, Treon, Tyjai, Ulysees, Diron, Key, Dawaun, Demarr, Dmoni, Dmonte, Duante, Jabre, Jadakiss, Jaekwon, Jamarl, Janthony, Jaquese, Jas, Jerame, Jyron, Kwamane, Montre, Nyron, Phat, Raymar, Ronte, Samba, Sedale, Teion, Terel, Terrall, Tyhir, Tyri, Tyrick
Names like Troy
Names whose popularity has moved with Troy's over the last 50 years.
