Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: From the Greek city of Troy
Pronunciation: troy, /trɔɪ/, T R OY
Popularity Rank: #3,344
Derived from Greek τροία (troia) meaning 'from Troy'. In Greek mythology, Troy was a city besieged by the Greeks in the Trojan War.
The name Troy is of Greek origin and means From the Greek city of Troy, with connections to Greek mythology and the Trojan War., Curly Haired, Foot-soldier. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Troy is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, and 81 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: troy
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /trɔɪ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: T R OY
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
OY: Pronounce as in "boy" (B OY)
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At NamesLook, the name Troy is recorded 18,895 times globally, ranking it as the 3,344th most common name worldwide.
Troy is most prevalent in United States of America, with 12,606 occurrences, making it the 450th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Troy is found among 1 in every 144 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #450 | 1 : 144 |
| United Kingdom | #895 | 1 : 393 |
| Canada | #467 | 1 : 288 |
| South Africa | #2,466 | 1 : 3,173 |
| Jamaica | #118 | 1 : 189 |
| Saudi Arabia | #8,606 | 1 : 10,256 |
| Netherlands | #3,099 | 1 : 2,245 |
| Philippines | #920 | 1 : 1,747 |
| Singapore | #2,561 | 1 : 4,449 |
| Egypt | #15,260 | 1 : 18,500 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Troy from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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