How Many People Are Named Troy?

218,410

people in the United States are named Troy

1 in 1,533 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#364

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0652%

Of US population

Peak Year

1970

8,545 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: TROI
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a surname that originally denoted a person from the city of Troyes in France. This was also the name of the ancient city that was besieged by the Greeks in Homer's 'Iliad'.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
1.2%
Male
98.8%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 49.3 years old

Young (<30) 43,224
19.8%
Adult (30–60) 127,411
58.3%
Senior (>60) 47,775
21.9%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 18,307
Texas 15,687
Ohio 9,496
Pennsylvania 9,120
Michigan 8,492
Louisiana 8,104
Illinois 8,092
Florida 7,787
New York 7,741
Indiana 6,495

💡 Fun Facts About "Troy"

  • 560 babies were named Troy in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1970
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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