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How Many People Are Named Troy?
Estimated people named Troy living in the U.S. today
183,714
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 218,410
- Peak year: 1970 (8,545 births)
- Estimated living today: 183,714
Troy by age group — who carries the name today?
Troy popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Troy
Troy has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 218,410 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 183,714 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,861 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Troys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Troy in the US?
An estimated 183,714 people named Troy are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Troy uncommon — about 1 in 1,861 Americans.
Is Troy a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Troy is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Troy most popular?
Troy peaked in 1970, when 8,545 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Troy?
Troy ranks #297 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 38 out of 100 (higher means rarer).