Troy is a distinctive choice, ranked #729 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Troy in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#729
US Rank #531
About the Name Troy
Troy has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 200 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #181 β parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Troy is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school β standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #531, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Troy
Unlikely. With around 48 UK babies named Troy per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Troy in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Troy has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 200 places in the last five years. Its peak was #181 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Troy is more popular in the US (#531) than in the UK (#729). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Troy include: Troy Parrott β Troy Daniel Parrott is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Eredivisie club AZ and the Republic of Ireland national team.; Troy Edgar β Troy D.; Troy Byer β Troy Byer is an American psychologist, author, director, screenwriter, and actress..
Troy ranks #531 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
48
UK babies named Troy (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 200 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Troy
Likely around 1 other Troy in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Troy D. Edgar is an American politician, business executive, security official, and Navy veteran who has served as the ninth United States deputy secretary of homeland security since 2025.
Louise Troy was an American actress of stage and screen. She is best known for her performances in Tovarich and Walking Happy, for both of which roles she was nominated for Tony Awards.