Latroy
Latroy is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Derived from Troy, meaning 'from Troyes' or referring to the ancient epic city of Troy.
Origin and history
Latroy is a modern American name created by prefixing 'La-' to the traditional French and English name Troy. The root Troy refers to the ancient city from Greek mythology or a city in France derived from the Troyes tribe. In the United States, it emerged in the late 20th century as a distinctive given name.
Popularity in the United States
865 babies in the United States have been named Latroy since 1880. It ranks #3812 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1904.
States where it is most popular
- FL (24.4 %)
- LA (19.5 %)
- IL (14.6 %)
- NY (14.6 %)
- SC (14.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 18 |
| 1970-1980 | 253 |
| 1980-1990 | 235 |
| 1990-2000 | 132 |
| 2000-2010 | 121 |
| 2010-2019 | 83 |
| 2020-2029 | 23 |
Famous people named Latroy
- Latroy Hawkins: Baseball Player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Latroy belongs to a genre of contemporary American names created by adding French-style prefixes like 'La-' to established names.
- The name saw its highest relative usage in the late 1970s and 1980s before becoming a rare choice in recent years.