The name Troy is a girl's name meaning "of Troyes".

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Troy shot to popularity as a first name in tandem with that of 1960s heartthrob Troy (born Merle) Donahue; its image has now, thanks in part to the Brad Pitt-starring epic, <em>Troy</em>, receded back to conjuring up the ancient site of the Trojan wars. A handful of baby girls also receive the name each year, down from a peak of 119 births in 1961.

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The name Troy peaked for girls at #995 in 1961. Troy is also used for boys, ranking #533 in 2025.

The name Troy is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "of Troyes".

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Troy shot to popularity as a first name in tandem with that of 1960s heartthrob Troy (born Merle) Donahue; its image has now, thanks in part to the Brad Pitt-starring epic, <em>Troy</em>, receded back to conjuring up the ancient site of the Trojan wars. 

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The name Troy is currently ranked #533 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #40 in 1967. The name is most popular in TROY, TROY, and TROY. Troy is occasionally used for girls in 2023.

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