Troy
Pronunciation: [ tr-OY ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Troy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,102 babies have been named Troy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Troy is past its peak , currently ranked #17,294 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,294
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Troy is also used as a boy name, ranked #531.
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About the Name Troy
Troy is a girl name .
Is Troy a boy or girl name? Troy is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #17,294 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #531. Troy is more commonly used as a boy name.
Troy is currently ranked #17,294 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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