Troy: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A brave warrior from the ancient walled city.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #416
- Peak
- #40 in 1967
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Troy Means
Troy is a boy name of English origin. A brave warrior from the ancient walled city.
How Popular Troy Is
Troy currently ranks #416 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #40 in 1967. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Troy
- Troy reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #40 in 1967.
- Troy has been a top 100 name across 172+ years of American history.
- Troy is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It draws from ancient mythology and legend.
Names Like Troy
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Troy
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Questions About Troy
What does Troy mean?
Troy is a boy name of English origin. A brave warrior from the ancient walled city.
How popular is Troy?
Troy currently ranks #416 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #40 in 1967. It has held steady.
Where does Troy come from?
Troy comes from English roots. Troy reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #40 in 1967.
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