Troy
Troy is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Descendant of the foot soldier; or from Troyes, France.
Origin and history
Troy is derived either from the Irish surname Ó Troighthigh, meaning descendant of the foot soldier, or from the French place name Troyes. It is also famously associated with the ancient legendary city of Troy from Greek mythology. In the United States, Troy was a consistently popular boys' name throughout the mid-to-late 20th century and remains well recognized.
Popularity in the United States
216,308 babies in the United States have been named Troy since 1880. It ranks #174 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #463.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.5 %)
- TX (7.4 %)
- OH (4.5 %)
- PA (4.3 %)
- MI (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 139 |
| 1890-1900 | 299 |
| 1900-1910 | 620 |
| 1910-1920 | 3,121 |
| 1920-1930 | 5,290 |
| 1930-1940 | 5,370 |
| 1940-1950 | 6,175 |
| 1950-1960 | 7,197 |
| 1960-1970 | 61,410 |
| 1970-1980 | 48,852 |
| 1980-1990 | 24,534 |
| 1990-2000 | 22,820 |
| 2000-2010 | 14,754 |
| 2010-2019 | 11,832 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,895 |
Famous people named Troy
- Troy Aikman: NFL Player, Sports Broadcaster
- Troy Kotsur: Actor
- Troy Sivan: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Although the given name largely stems from Irish and French roots, it gained modern resonance from the famous ancient Greek city of Troy.
- Troy reached its peak popularity in the United States during the late 1960s, regularly ranking among the top 50 boys' names.