Troy
boy name#532 in 2025Troy entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #40 in 1967, ranks #532 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#532
rank today
#40
peak (1967)
563
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #520 |
| 1890s | #342 |
| 1900s | #252 |
| 1910s | #247 |
| 1920s | #243 |
| 1930s | #223 |
| 1940s | #236 |
| 1950s | #268 |
| 1960s | #68 |
| 1970s | #68 |
| 1980s | #118 |
| 1990s | #152 |
| 2000s | #236 |
| 2010s | #302 |
| 2020s | #471 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Troy has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 181,000 people named Troy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Troy alive today was born around 1972, making them about 53 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 ranks #532 among US boy names in 2025, with 563 babies given the name.
- When was the name Troy most popular?
- Troy peaked in 1967, reaching #40 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Troy with classmates?
- Troy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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