Troy
From Latin Troia, from Ancient Greek Τροία (Troía).
Every Troy since 1880 — 218,982 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Troy
Troy is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #533 in 2025 with 563 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 218,982 American babies have been named Troy. Its peak came in 1970, when 8,545 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Troy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Troy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 563 | #533 |
| 2024 | — | — | 562 | #530 |
| 2023 | 8 | #12,105 | 665 | #463 |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,470 | 650 | #475 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,364 | 737 | #419 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,500 | 718 | #415 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,361 | 805 | #390 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,943 | 912 | #364 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,771 | 951 | #351 |
| 2016 | 6 | #16,091 | 1,106 | #316 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,926 | 1,203 | #301 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,463 | 1,327 | #276 |
| 2013 | — | — | 1,288 | #274 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,869 | 1,393 | #259 |
| 2011 | 5 | #19,392 | 1,463 | #244 |
| 2010 | 8 | #13,366 | 1,384 | #248 |
| 2009 | 5 | #20,012 | 1,488 | #238 |
| 2008 | 5 | #20,276 | 1,598 | #231 |
| 2007 | 12 | #10,099 | 1,603 | #231 |
| 2006 | 9 | #12,365 | 1,583 | #229 |
| 2005 | 5 | #19,008 | 1,525 | #226 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,685 | 1,502 | #227 |
| 2003 | — | — | 1,284 | #256 |
| 2002 | 9 | #11,050 | 1,301 | #250 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,990 | 1,356 | #247 |
| 2000 | 11 | #9,134 | 1,514 | #225 |
| 1995 | 25 | #4,209 | 2,470 | #140 |
| 1990 | 10 | #8,462 | 2,505 | #128 |
| 1985 | 22 | #3,846 | 2,316 | #123 |
| 1980 | 47 | #2,187 | 2,831 | #106 |
| 1975 | 40 | #2,167 | 3,951 | #69 |
| 1970 | 97 | #1,190 | 8,448 | #41 |
| 1965 | 58 | #1,462 | 5,856 | #53 |
| 1960 | 77 | #1,252 | 2,056 | #162 |
| 1955 | 23 | #2,339 | 671 | #276 |
| 1950 | 17 | #2,528 | 637 | #258 |
| 1945 | 16 | #2,230 | 615 | #220 |
| 1940 | 12 | #2,566 | 577 | #218 |
| 1935 | 10 | #2,910 | 547 | #218 |
| 1930 | 20 | #1,866 | 533 | #240 |
| 1925 | 18 | #2,185 | 517 | #250 |
| 1920 | 21 | #1,943 | 519 | #242 |
| 1915 | 19 | #1,789 | 415 | #238 |
| 1910 | 5 | #2,755 | 90 | #255 |
| 1905 | 5 | #2,210 | 59 | #258 |
| 1900 | — | — | 69 | #247 |
| 1895 | — | — | 29 | #346 |
| 1890 | — | — | 16 | #485 |
| 1885 | — | — | 18 | #437 |
| 1880 | — | — | 8 | #742 |
Famous people named Troy
- Troy Donahue Actor · 1936–2001
- Troy Baker Actor · b. 1976
- Troy Ruttman Racing driver · 1930–1997
- Troy Bayliss Racing driver · b. 1969
- Troy Garity Actor · b. 1973
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Troy mean?
From Latin Troia, from Ancient Greek Τροία (Troía).
How popular is the name Troy in 2025?
Troy ranked #533 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 563 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Troy?
218,982 babies have been named Troy in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Troy most popular?
Troy peaked in 1970, when 8,545 newborns received the name.
Is Troy a boy or girl name?
Troy is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Troy rising or falling?
Troy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Troy?
Well-known people named Troy include Troy Donahue (actor), Troy Baker (actor), Troy Ruttman (racing driver).