Troy
Troy is of Greek origin, derived from the ancient city of Troy in Homer's Iliad. The name evokes legendary warriors and heroic tales from classical mythology.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 558. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,463
- 2012: 1,393
- 2013: 1,288
- 2014: 1,327
- 2015: 1,203
- 2016: 1,106
- 2017: 951
- 2018: 912
- 2019: 805
- 2020: 718
- 2021: 737
- 2022: 650
- 2023: 665
- 2024: 562
- 2025: 563
- 2026 (projected): 558
Good to Know
- •Simple to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Strong historical and mythological associations
- •Short, one-syllable name that pairs well with longer surnames
- •Maintains a masculine, athletic image
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Famous People
Troy Aikman
NFL Hall of Fame quarterback
Troy Polamalu
NFL Hall of Fame safety
Troy Baker
Voice actor and musician
Troy Kotsur
Oscar-winning actor
Statistics
216,308
Total births since 1880
1970
Peak year
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