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Troy

male

Meaning

"Ancient City of Troy"

Derived from the classical place name, it entered modern usage through historical education and cultural reference.

Popularity History of Troy

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#531Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#531

Troy was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-70

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Troy Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Troy.

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Tro
Nickname

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Baby Name Lists That Include Troy

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Troy, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

18 linked lists

Quick Facts

OriginGreek, English
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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