Troy
girl nameTroy entered the US charts in 1896, peaked at #993 in 1961, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1896–2025
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rank today
#993
peak (1961)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1583 |
| 1900s | #1692 |
| 1910s | #2351 |
| 1920s | #2416 |
| 1930s | #2377 |
| 1940s | #2649 |
| 1950s | #2332 |
| 1960s | #1226 |
| 1970s | #2229 |
| 1980s | #3952 |
| 1990s | #6047 |
| 2000s | #12253 |
| 2010s | #13658 |
| 2020s | #11143 |
Living bearers
About 2,100 people named Troy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Troy alive today was born around 1964, making them about 61 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Troy in 2025?
- Troy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Troy most popular?
- Troy peaked in 1961, reaching #993 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Troy with classmates?
- Troy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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