BoyEnglish origin

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)

1880: #74218801900: #24719001910: #25519101920: #24219201930: #24019301940: #21819401950: #25819501960: #16219601970: #4119701980: #10619801990: #12819902000: #22520002005: #22620052010: #24820102015: #30120152020: #4162020#1#742

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

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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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