Troy
5 countries#532 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Troy was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
218,982 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #532 · peaked in 1970 with 8,545 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,094 births recorded 1975–2024 · peaked in 2006 with 242 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3,725 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #556 · peaked in 2006 with 222 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
186 births recorded 1975–2024 · peaked in 2005 with 15 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
183 births recorded 1997–2020 · peaked in 2014 with 14 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
33 births recorded 1962–2022 · currently #5416 · peaked in 1962 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Troy’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #229 | — |
| 2007 | #231 | ↓2 |
| 2008 | #231 | — |
| 2009 | #238 | ↓7 |
| 2010 | #248 | ↓10 |
| 2011 | #244 | ↑4 |
| 2012 | #259 | ↓15 |
| 2013 | #274 | ↓15 |
| 2014 | #276 | ↓2 |
| 2015 | #300 | ↓24 |
| 2016 | #316 | ↓16 |
| 2017 | #351 | ↓35 |
| 2018 | #363 | ↓12 |
| 2019 | #389 | ↓26 |
| 2020 | #414 | ↓25 |
| 2021 | #417 | ↓3 |
| 2022 | #474 | ↓57 |
| 2023 | #461 | ↑13 |
| 2024 | #530 | ↓69 |
| 2025 | #532 | ↓2 |
Frequently asked questions about Troy
Is Troy a popular name?
Yes — Troy currently ranks #532 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Troy more common for boys or girls?
Troy is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Troy most popular?
Troy peaked in 1970 in United States, with 8,545 recorded births that year.
Is Troy rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Troy’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #682 in 1880 to #532 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Troy?
At least 223,109 babies have been recorded with the name Troy across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Troy popular in more than one country?
Yes — Troy appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Troy?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Troy include Tyson, Rio, Scott, Kendrick.
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