Troy
How to say it: TROY · /ˈtrɔɪ/
From the ancient city of Troy in Asia Minor; also an English surname from a Normandy town.
Troy was the 523rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 563 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1960s, its births are down about 53% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #633 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #523 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 563 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,888 |
| Peak decade | 1960s |
| Change over 10 years | −53% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #633 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long past a 1960s high, Troy has grown quieter decade by decade. It remains far from former levels with more softening likely.
What goes with it
Short and solid with crisp edges and a strong place name feel. Brent shares its blunt strength and Clint makes a rugged companion.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Troy is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Greek.
Famous people named Troy
- Troy Kotsur (born 1968)American actor
- Troy Baker (born 1976)American voice actor
- Troy Deeney (born 1988)English association football player
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