US Popularity:958
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Foot soldier
From ancient civilizations to modern society, Troy is a baby boy name of Irish origin. Most commonly derived from the Irish phrase troightheach, Troy directly translates to “foot soldier.” If you’re well-traveled, you may also recognize Troy as the city located in the heart of Turkey. Greek mythology fans will also note that Troy is the location of the infamous Trojan War. Between legendary battlegrounds and fighting on foot, baby Troy can be your brave little soldier.

Troy Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Troy is currently #1238 on The Bump
Boy:Troy is currently #335 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Troy is currently #958 in U.S. births
Boy:Troy is currently #325 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#958
in 2022
- 114
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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