Troy
Troy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /tɹɔɪ/
Meaning and origin of Troy
- A male given name.
- A male given name transferred from the surname, but today associated with the classical city.
Etymology
From Latin Troia, from Ancient Greek Τροία (Troía).
How popular is Troy?
Since 1880, 2,674 girls and 216,308 boys in the U.S. have been named Troy (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #996 in 1961. Its highest rank for boys was #40 in 1967. In 2025 it ranked #533 for boys, with 563 babies given the name.
Names similar to Troy
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Troy
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Troy FAQ
What does the name Troy mean?
A male given name. A male given name transferred from the surname, but today associated with the classical city. From Latin Troia, from Ancient Greek Τροία (Troía).
What is the origin of the name Troy?
Troy is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Troy?
Since 1880, 2,674 girls and 216,308 boys in the U.S. have been named Troy (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #996 in 1961. Its highest rank for boys was #40 in 1967. In 2025 it ranked #533 for boys, with 563 babies given the name.
Is Troy a boy or girl name?
Troy is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 2,674 girls and 216,308 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.