Troyce
A masculine name derived from the French name "Trois", meaning three.
Name Census estimates that about 319 living Americans carry the first name Troyce. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 86.9% of registrations being male. The average person named Troyce today is around 53 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Troyce births was 1966 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Troyce. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
319
~ 1 in 1,074,465 Americans
Peak year
1966
27 babies that year
Average age
53
years old
2022 SSA rank
#8,639
Tracked since 1921
Gender
Gender distribution for Troyce
Troyce leans heavily male at 86.9% of total registrations, but 62 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Troyce as a male name
- Ranked #12,192 in 2022
- 6 male births in 2022
- Peak: 1966 (18 births)
Troyce as a female name
- Ranked #8,639 in 1969
- 5 female births in 1969
- Peak: 1941 (9 births)
Popularity
Troyce: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Troyce from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 11 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 108 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Troyce by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Troyce during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Troyces live
Origin
Meaning and history of Troyce
The name Troyce is believed to have originated from the Old French word "troie," which means "Troy." This would suggest that the name has its roots in the ancient city of Troy, located in present-day Turkey. The name may have been derived from individuals who lived in or near the city, or who were associated with the famous Trojan War.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Troyce can be found in the 12th century, when a nobleman named Troyce de Montfort was mentioned in a French historical record. This suggests that the name was in use during the Middle Ages, at least among certain aristocratic circles in France.
In the 14th century, a knight named Troyce de Valois was recorded as having participated in the Hundred Years' War between England and France. His name appears in several chronicles and accounts of the time, indicating that the name was still in use among the French nobility.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Troyce Peletier was a French poet and humanist scholar. Born in 1517, he was known for his works on the French language and his translations of ancient Greek texts.
In the 17th century, a French explorer and cartographer named Troyce de la Barre played a significant role in mapping and documenting the Great Lakes region of North America. His maps and records from his expeditions in the 1670s and 1680s were instrumental in the early exploration and understanding of that region.
Another individual with the name Troyce was a French architect named Troyce Mansart, who lived from 1598 to 1666. He was a prominent figure in the classical Baroque architectural style and is known for his work on the Church of Val-de-Grâce in Paris and the Château de Maisons-Laffitte.
While the name Troyce may have French origins, it is important to note that its usage and popularity have been relatively limited throughout history, compared to more common names. Nevertheless, the name carries a connection to the ancient city of Troy and has been borne by several notable figures, particularly in France, over the centuries.
People
Troyce + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Troyce as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Troyce: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Troyce?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 319 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Troyce going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,074,465 US residents.
Is Troyce a common name?
We classify Troyce as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 474 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Troyce most popular?
The single biggest year for Troyce was 1966, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Troyce is about 53 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Troyce a male name?
Yes, 86.9% of people registered as Troyce in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.