gender neutral
Troy
foot soldier
About Troy
Troy carries a distinctive blend of classical strength and modern accessibility, making it immediately recognizable yet never overdone. The name projects confidence without arrogance, suggesting someone who can navigate both boardrooms and backyard barbecues with equal ease.
Parents choosing Troy often appreciate its crisp, single-syllable punch that needs no elaboration or explanation. It works beautifully across all ages, from a curious toddler to a distinguished professional.
The name has maintained steady popularity without becoming trendy, ensuring your son won't be one of five Troys in his classroom while still enjoying a name people know how to spell and pronounce.
Troy brings to mind someone reliable and straightforward, with a touch of adventure in their spirit. It's a name that doesn't try too hard but delivers exactly what it promises—solid, memorable, and timelessly masculine.
Popularity of the Name Troy
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #742 | ||||
| 1881 | #858 | ||||
| 1882 | #467 | ||||
| 1883 | #524 | ||||
| 1884 | #606 | ||||
| 1885 | #437 | ||||
| 1886 | #415 | ||||
| 1887 | #539 | ||||
| 1888 | #429 | ||||
| 1889 | #480 | ||||
| 1890 | #485 | ||||
| 1891 | #363 | ||||
| 1892 | #356 | ||||
| 1893 | #367 | ||||
| 1894 | #247 | ||||
| 1895 | #346 | ||||
| 1896 | #336 | ||||
| 1897 | #338 | ||||
| 1898 | #323 | ||||
| 1899 | #345 | ||||
| 1900 | #247 | ||||
| 1901 | #271 | ||||
| 1902 | #241 | ||||
| 1903 | #276 | ||||
| 1904 | #227 | ||||
| 1905 | #258 | ||||
| 1906 | #269 | ||||
| 1907 | #247 | ||||
| 1908 | #223 | ||||
| 1909 | #282 | ||||
| 1910 | #255 | ||||
| 1911 | #260 | ||||
| 1912 | #247 | ||||
| 1913 | #258 | ||||
| 1914 | #245 | ||||
| 1915 | #238 | ||||
| 1916 | #237 | ||||
| 1917 | #255 | ||||
| 1918 | #248 | ||||
| 1919 | #237 | ||||
| 1920 | #242 | ||||
| 1921 | #243 | ||||
| 1922 | #251 | ||||
| 1923 | #247 | ||||
| 1924 | #243 | ||||
| 1925 | #250 | ||||
| 1926 | #246 | ||||
| 1927 | #237 | ||||
| 1928 | #232 | ||||
| 1929 | #243 | ||||
| 1930 | #240 | ||||
| 1931 | #238 | ||||
| 1932 | #223 | ||||
| 1933 | #223 | ||||
| 1934 | #222 | ||||
| 1935 | #218 | ||||
| 1936 | #218 | ||||
| 1937 | #221 | ||||
| 1938 | #220 | ||||
| 1939 | #210 | ||||
| 1940 | #218 | ||||
| 1941 | #226 | ||||
| 1942 | #235 | ||||
| 1943 | #228 | ||||
| 1944 | #218 | ||||
| 1945 | #220 | ||||
| 1946 | #244 | ||||
| 1947 | #259 | ||||
| 1948 | #254 | ||||
| 1949 | #262 | ||||
| 1950 | #258 | ||||
| 1951 | #271 | ||||
| 1952 | #265 | ||||
| 1953 | #267 | ||||
| 1954 | #268 | ||||
| 1955 | #276 | ||||
| 1956 | #279 | ||||
| 1957 | #269 | ||||
| 1958 | #278 | ||||
| 1959 | #257 | ||||
| 1960 | #162 | ||||
| 1961 | #100 | ||||
| 1962 | #67 | ||||
| 1963 | #66 | #192 | |||
| 1964 | #57 | #165 | |||
| 1965 | #53 | #138 | |||
| 1966 | #48 | #136 | |||
| 1967 | #40 | #133 | |||
| 1968 | #40 | #116 | #241 | ||
| 1969 | #42 | #125 | #269 | ||
| 1970 | #41 | #108 | #234 | ||
| 1971 | #46 | #121 | #256 | ||
| 1972 | #49 | #102 | #253 | ||
| 1973 | #59 | #88 | #318 | ||
| 1974 | #63 | #77 | #318 | ||
| 1975 | #69 | #103 | #320 | ||
| 1976 | #73 | #92 | |||
| 1977 | #88 | #66 | #272 | ||
| 1978 | #88 | #73 | |||
| 1979 | #99 | #70 | #381 | ||
| 1980 | #106 | #102 | #387 | ||
| 1981 | #114 | #108 | |||
| 1982 | #115 | #99 | #329 | ||
| 1983 | #113 | #63 | |||
| 1984 | #114 | #65 | #317 | ||
| 1985 | #123 | #96 | |||
| 1986 | #123 | #57 | #367 | ||
| 1987 | #122 | #60 | #365 | ||
| 1988 | #124 | #60 | |||
| 1989 | #124 | #58 | #306 | ||
| 1990 | #128 | #58 | #243 | ||
| 1991 | #137 | #64 | #287 | #135 | |
| 1992 | #146 | #67 | #265 | #148 | |
| 1993 | #131 | #56 | #335 | #151 | |
| 1994 | #123 | #73 | #340 | #135 | |
| 1995 | #140 | #78 | #205 | #158 | |
| 1996 | #155 | #78 | #334 | #161 | |
| 1997 | #170 | #253 | #102 | #232 | #158 |
| 1998 | #184 | #239 | #77 | #200 | #209 |
| 1999 | #205 | #215 | #91 | #239 | #202 |
| 2000 | #225 | #229 | #92 | #195 | #252 |
| 2001 | #247 | #213 | #79 | #207 | #257 |
| 2002 | #250 | #246 | #105 | #210 | #294 |
| 2003 | #256 | #239 | #125 | #290 | #294 |
| 2004 | #227 | #248 | #84 | #281 | #235 |
| 2005 | #226 | #196 | #84 | #190 | #225 |
| 2006 | #229 | #200 | #79 | #209 | #318 |
| 2007 | #231 | #218 | #63 | #218 | #270 |
| 2008 | #231 | #229 | #79 | #264 | #248 |
| 2009 | #238 | #261 | #98 | #237 | #333 |
| 2010 | #248 | #323 | #112 | #266 | #327 |
| 2011 | #244 | #306 | #155 | #364 | #311 |
| 2012 | #259 | #335 | #186 | #427 | #330 |
| 2013 | #274 | #339 | #205 | #419 | #386 |
| 2014 | #276 | #292 | #223 | #361 | #370 |
| 2015 | #301 | #339 | #228 | #353 | #371 |
| 2016 | #316 | #425 | #220 | #369 | #337 |
| 2017 | #351 | #371 | #248 | #353 | #496 |
| 2018 | #364 | #502 | #327 | #311 | #500 |
| 2019 | #390 | #563 | #433 | #339 | #431 |
| 2020 | #415 | #549 | #465 | #366 | #575 |
| 2021 | #419 | #566 | #390 | #337 | #457 |
| 2022 | #475 | #726 | #430 | #489 | #593 |
| 2023 | #463 | #642 | #493 | #835 | |
| 2024 | #530 | #754 | #733 | #869 | |
| 2025 | #533 | #839 | #488 | #797 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Troy
- Troye
- Troi
- Troiy
- Troey
- Troyee
- Troyy
- Troii
- Troiye
Names Similar to Troy
Nicknames for Troy
- T
- Roy
- Toy
Famous People Named Troy
| Troy Aikman | Former NFL quarterback |
| Troy Baker | Voice actor |
| Troy Brown | Former NFL wide receiver |
| Troy Glaus | Former MLB player |
| Troy Polamalu | Former NFL safety |
| Troy Donahue | Actor |
| Troy Duffy | Film director |
| Troy Percival | Former MLB pitcher |
| Troy Brouwer | NHL player |
| Troy Daniels | NBA player |
| Troy Deeney | English footballer |
| Troy Murphy | Former NBA player |
| Troy Tulowitzki | Former MLB shortstop |
| Troy Bayliss | Motorcycle racer |
| Troy Williamson | Former NFL wide receiver |
| Troy Vincent | Former NFL cornerback |
| Troy Davis | Former CFL and NFL player |
| Troy Gentry | Country music singer |
| Troy Duffy | Film director |
| Troy Van Leeuwen | Musician |
Characters Named Troy
| Troy Barnes | TV series "Community" |
| Troy McClure | TV series "The Simpsons" |
| Troy Bolton | Film series "High School Musical" |
| Troy Maxson | Play "Fences" by August Wilson |
| Troy Otto | TV series "Fear the Walking Dead" |
| Troy Calypso | Video game "Borderlands 3" |
| Troy Fairbanks | TV series "Dear White People" |
| Troy Losten | Film "My Best Friend's Girl" |
| Troy Hawkins | TV series "Scrubs" |
| Troy Jeffries | TV series "Bratz" |
| Troy Donovan | TV series "Home and Away" |
| Troy Templeton | Film "Look Who's Talking Now" |
| Troy Whiting | TV series "The Tribe" |
| Troy Carver | Video game "Infamous - Second Son" |
| Troy Vortex | TV series "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" |
| Troy Lebowski | Film "The Big Lebowski" |
| Troy Miller | TV series "Cougar Town" |
| Troy Wingo | TV series "Aliens in the Family" |
| Troy McClain | TV series "The Apprentice" |
| Troy Deacon | TV series "Law & Order" |