Troy
Meaning: Foot soldier, from Troyes; the ancient city
Origin: Irish/French/Greek
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #93
Total births: 6,646
History: Troy peaked in the 1980s as a distinctly Australian name of that era. Troy Cassar-Daley is one of Australia's greatest country music artists — an Indigenous man who bridges cultures through music. Troy represents multicultural Australia singing in harmony.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1993) | #96 |
| Babies named Troy in 1993 | 84 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 6,646 |
| Peak year | 1972 (426 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #27 |
| Years in records | 1964–1993 (30 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 41 spots |
Frequently asked about Troy
What does the name Troy mean?
Troy means “Foot soldier, from Troyes; the ancient city” from Irish/French/Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Troy?
Troy has Irish/French/Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Foot soldier, from Troyes; the ancient city”.
How popular is Troy in Australia?
Troy ranked #96 in Australia in 1993 — given to 84 babies that year.
When was Troy most popular?
Troy peaked in 1972 with 426 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Troy a boy or girl name?
Troy is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Troys in registered births are male.
Is the name Troy rising or falling in popularity?
Troy has fallen 41 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #55 in 1988 to #96 in 1993.
How long has Troy been recorded in Australia?
Troy appears in birth records in Australia across 30 years — from 1964 through 1993.