Troy
Troy is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pertaining to the ancient city of Troy; derived from Tros, the mythical founder.
Origin and history
Troy is derived from the ancient city of Troia (Ilium), famous in Greek mythology and Homer's Iliad. Though traditionally used more frequently for boys, it has maintained steady usage as a female given name in the United States since the late 19th century. Its association with ancient heroic history gives it a strong, concise classical feel.
Popularity in the United States
2,674 babies in the United States have been named Troy since 1880. It ranks #3413 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2068.
States where it is most popular
- LA (34.9 %)
- CA (27.2 %)
- TX (9.7 %)
- NY (7.4 %)
- PA (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 32 |
| 1910-1920 | 108 |
| 1920-1930 | 153 |
| 1930-1940 | 139 |
| 1940-1950 | 135 |
| 1950-1960 | 262 |
| 1960-1970 | 821 |
| 1970-1980 | 447 |
| 1980-1990 | 231 |
| 1990-2000 | 171 |
| 2000-2010 | 77 |
| 2010-2019 | 60 |
| 2020-2029 | 33 |
Famous people named Troy
- Troy Beyer: Actress, Director
Fun facts
- The name references the historic city of Troy in modern-day Turkey, central to Homer's epic poems.
- While more commonly given to males, Troy has been continuously recorded as a female given name in the U.S. since 1880.