Name Legacy

Troy

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Troy was most popular in 1970, when 8,545 American babies were given the name — ranking #81 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,076, with 563 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 218,982 people named Troy.

Most popular in1970
Rank that year#81
Births that year8,545
Total since 1880218,982

Troy over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Troy’s peak in 1970. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Irish · a surname, later the ancient city

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org