Troy
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Foot; Troy
Background: The name Troy originates from the Greek 'Troia,' referring to the ancient city of Troy, which was famously besieged in the Trojan War. In Latin, the name is connected to 'Troiam,' emphasizing its historical context. The root is associated with the word for 'foot,' as seen in the Greek term 'pous,' meaning 'foot.'
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#173
Total births
218,410
Most popular decade
1970s
(147,888 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-255 ranks)
Years in Top 100
19
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
98.8% male
1.2% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 8
- First year rank
- #682
- Peak year
- 1970
- Peak year births
- 8,448
- Peak rank
- #41
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 560
- Recent rank
- #530
Female
- First year
- 1896
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,583
- Peak year
- 1961
- Peak year births
- 119
- Peak rank
- #993
- Most recent year
- 2023
- Recent year births
- 8
- Recent rank
- #11,156
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).