Troy
Meaning of Troy
Troy is a strong, masculine name that has been consistently popular for boys in the United States. Pronounced as "troy" (/trɔɪ/) in English, it also has a variant spelling: Troi. Troy enjoyed its peak popularity from the late 1960s through the early 1980s, regularly ranking within the top 100 names for newborn males during this period. Its highest rank was 40th place in both 1967 and 1968, and despite minor fluctuations over the years, it remains a steady choice among parents today. In recent years, Troy's popularity has seen a slight decrease but still maintains a respectable position within the top 500 names for boys. Whether you're drawn to its historical connections or simply its concise and powerful sound, Troy is an enduring choice that stands out effortlessly on any name list.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as troy (/trɔɪ/)
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Notable People Named Troy
| Troy Aumua Polamalu is a former professional football player known for his 12-year career as a safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers and his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020. |
| Troy Baker is a renowned American voice actor and musician, best known for his roles in popular video games such as The Last of Us, BioShock Infinite, Uncharted 4, Tales from the Borderlands, Final Fantasy XIII, Persona 4, and Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. |
| Troy Aikman is a former NFL quarterback who played 12 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, winning three Super Bowls and being inducted into both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame. |
| Troy James Smith is a former NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner known for his college football career at Ohio State University. |
| Troy Terry is an American professional ice hockey player and alternate captain for the Anaheim Ducks in the NHL. |
| Troy Darnell Vincent is a former professional football player and current sports executive, known for his career as a cornerback in the NFL and his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. |
| Troy Wayne Grant is an Australian politician and former police officer who has served as the Inspector-General of Water Compliance and held ministerial positions in the New South Wales government. |
| Troy Edward Glaus is a former American professional baseball player who played for several Major League Baseball teams and won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics. |
| Troy Carter is an influential American music manager, co-founder, and CEO of Q&A, with a background in talent management and executive roles at Spotify and Atom Factory. |
| Troy Patrick Archibald-Henville is a retired English professional footballer and current youth coach for Tottenham Hotspur. |
| Troy Brown Jr. - Troy Randall Brown Jr. is an American professional basketball player known for his time with the Minnesota Timberwolves and his college career with the Oregon Ducks. |
| Troy Franklin O'Leary is a former professional baseball outfielder known for his time with the Milwaukee Brewers, Boston Red Sox, Montreal Expos, and Chicago Cubs. |
| Troy Gordon Corser is an Australian former professional motorcycle road racer who won the Superbike World Championship in 1996 and 2005. |
| Troy Pride Jr. is an American football cornerback for the Houston Texans of the NFL, known for his college career at Notre Dame. |
| Troy McLean is a former New Zealand basketball player who has transitioned into coaching. |
