Troy name meaning

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: French and Latin

Usage: English, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: t-roy

Meaning: Curly Haired, Foot-soldier, Man from Troyes and To Be Strong

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What does Troy mean?

Used in Finnish, Norwegian, Danish, English and Swedish unfading and famous, Troy means "Curly Haired, Foot-soldier, Man from Troyes or To Be Strong" and is bestowed upon both genders came from Latin and French.

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How do I pronounce Troy?

You can pronounce the two syllabled name Troy as t-roy.

Variants of Troy

Troi

Names that rhyme with Troy

How popular is the name Troy?

Troy was a very popular name in United States. Over 214198 babies have been named Troy since 1880. At its zenith in 1967, it ranked 40th when 8446 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However after 252 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still dominating the charts. Additionally, the given name has been in the top 50 baby names 7 times Troy was a common name in England and Wales.

Over 3512 babies have been named Troy since 1996. When at its peak in 1996,. However after 24 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Also, Troy used to be a common name in New South Wales, first appeared in 1966 and over 6428 babies have been given the name in 27 years.

At the peak of its usage in 1971,. After 27 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, Troy was a common name in Queensland. Over 3028 babies have been named Troy since 1969.

When at the peak of its usage in 1975,. After 16 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 50 baby names 16 times

Troy is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, although it has been in use since 1995 but could not make beyond the top 200.

Over 292 babies in Ireland have been named Troy. It also recently appeared in France baby boy names chart. In Belgium, it is relatively new, first appeared in 2003. But Troy is a popular baby name in Australia where every 1 in 2000 have the name as well as in Canada.

As per our estimate, over 280000 people has been named Troy globally.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018	363	904	15589	5
2017	351	949	14025	6
2016	316	1100	16113	5
2015	301	1197	11790	8
2014	274	1322	13035	7

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Troy in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	520	127	7	5
	94	11	0	0
	365	96	2	0
	165	296	2	0
	28	0	1	0

Numerological analysis of Troy

All you care about is your satisfaction. Your past is the reason why you've turned into this amazing, kind-hearted person. You like the natural flow of things. You are always there to help people in need with a good advice or do something that would ease up their situation, or at least make them feel more comfortable in their own skin. You have a strong will to succeed in life. Be proud of everything you've been through.

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Famous people named Troy

Troy Seals, American singer, songwriter, and guitarist
Troy Douglas, former Dutch sprinter
Troy Kemp, former high jumper from Bahamas
Troy Kotsur, deaf American actor
Troy Elder, member of the Men's National Team that won the golden medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics
Troy von Balthazar, Hawaii born American singer
Troy Banarzi, British-born composer
Troy Leon Gregg, first condemned individual whose death sentence was upheld by the United States Supreme Court after the Court's decision
Troy Alves, American IFBB professional bodybuilder
Troy Gentry,
Troy Black, Australian Martial arts Coach
Troy Luccketta, drummer of hard rock/heavy metal band Tesla
Troy Boyle, American comic book artist and writer and former president of The National Atheist Party

Troy Kell, inmate on death row in Utah
Troy Selvey, American active basketball player
Troy Brown, former American football wide receiver
Troy Shaw, portugalresident
Troy Stetina, American guitarist and music educator with more than forty rock and metal instructional methods to his credit
Troy Hurtubise, Canadian inventor and conservationist
Troy Kennedy Martin, Scottish-born film and television screenwriter best
Troy Perkins, retired American soccer player
Troy Dayak, former American soccer player
Troy Percival, former Major League Baseball pitcher and current head coach at UC Riverside
Troy Ruttman, American race car driver
Troy H. Middleton, distinguished educator and senior officer of the United States Army

Troy Polamalu, former American football strong safety of Samoan descent
Troy Glaus, former Major League Baseball first baseman and third baseman
Troy Vincent, former American football cornerback for the Miami Dolphins
Troy Broadbridge, Australian rules footballer with the Melbourne Football Club
Troy Donockley, English composer and multi-instrumentalist most
Troy Bell, American former professional basketball player for San Lorenzo of the Argentinian Liga Nacional de Básquet
Troy Neilson, musical artist
Troy O'Leary, American former professional baseball outfielder
Troy Stradford, former professional American football running back
Troy Williamson, former American football wide receiver
Troy Van Leeuwen, American rock musician and producer

Troy Donahue, American film and television actor and singer
Troy Murphy, American former professional basketball player
Troy Garity, American film actor
Troy Fleming, former American football fullback
Troy Cassar-Daley, country musician from New South Wales, Australia
Troy Hudson, American retired professional basketball point guard
Troy Perry, founder of the Metropolitan Community Church, a Protestant denomination with a special affirming ministry with the lesbian, gay, bisexual
Troy Reeb, Canadian media executive and journalist
Troy Denning, fantasy and science fiction author and game designer
Troy Corser, Australian former motorcycle road racer
Troy Bayliss, Australian motorcycle racer
Troy Dorsey, American former boxer and kickboxer

Troy Cooley, former first-class cricketer for the Tasmanian Tigers
Troy Tulowitzki, free agent
Troy Michel in Pilot as Actress
Troy Brown Sr. portrayed central role of Troy in 1938 comedy and music movie Rhythm Rodeo.
In 2003, Troy Grant characterized the role of Tommy Pascadelli in comedy, crime flick 88 Hits.
Troy Howard portrayed leading role of Max Grace in 2017 drama flick For Nicole's Sake.
In 2016 action, thriller film, Natural Reaction, Troy Ignacio played Vincent.
Troy Taylor, from 2000 horror and mystery flick The St. Francisville Experiment, who played the Ghost Historian.
Troy Small portrayed the main character of Norman Thompson in 2019 comedy movie Deery: Off the Wall.
Troy Montero characterized the important role of Brian Henderson in 1999 comedy and drama film Bakit Pa?.

In 1969, Troy Cory played the role of Buster Ladd and Dr. Peter Ladd in comedy flick Buster Ladd.
In 2014 comedy, drama film, Road to the Open, Troy McKay played Jerry McDonald.
Troy Schremmer played leading character of Mr. Lowrey in 2006 comedy, drama movie Chalk.
Troy H. Bradley, from 2005 action film The Battle of Aiken, who characterized Monroe's Henchman.