Unisex name · since 1921

Troyce

Troyce has 412 recorded births since 1921 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1966 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.

412
total births
1921–2022
years on record
1960s
peak decade
20%
born in that decade

Troyce sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 412 recorded since 1921.

Social Security Administration records show Troyce recorded 412 times among boys since 1921, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 2022.

  • 412 total births
  • 1921–2022 years on record
  • 1960s peak decade
  • 20% born in that decade

Data updated Jun 2026

The verdict

412 boys have been named Troyce since 1921, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2022.

412
total births
1921–2022
years on record
1960s
peak decade
20%
born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade

20% of everyone ever named Troyce was born in this single decade.

1966
Single peak year

18 babies were named Troyce in 1966 - its busiest year on record.

Troyce's usage pattern, beyond the headline number

Splitting Troyce's full recorded timeline at 1962, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1924, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1966 peak of 18 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.

Troyce at a glance

Last recorded 2022

Total births

412

Since 1921

102 years of records

Peak year

1966

18 births that year

Strongest decade: 1960s

Current rank

Unranked

Outside the modern top-1,000

As of 2022

Active since

1921

Recorded for 102 years

Last year on file: 2022

Troyce popularity over time - boys

Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–2022

Last recorded 2022
Peak year (1966)
18
Annual births at peak, across 102 years of records
05101520 19211932194419561966197820052022 6

Troyce popularity over time - girls

62 total births recorded since 1940 (Troyce as girls' name)

Unisex variant - 62 births
45678910 194019411949195119531961196419661969 5

Troyce by decade

Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance

1960s was Troyce's strongest decade.

81 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.

Troyce births by decade

Total births in each ten-year window

births

What this shows Peak: 1960s at 81 births (20% of all-time use).

Source U.S. Social Security Administration · Baby Names As of June 2026

Troyce by state

Where Troyce concentrates geographically, total births since 1921

Geographically diffuse
Top 2 states by recorded births for the name Troyce
Rank State Visual share Births Share of total
#1 Texas
15 3.6%
#2 Louisiana
6 1.5%
Texas share of Troyce's total US births 3.6%
Even split

15 of 412 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Troyce?
Troyce has been given to 412 babies in the U.S. since 1921, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2022. 18 babies were born in 1966, its single highest year.
When was Troyce most popular?
Troyce was most popular in the 1960s decade with 81 total births. The single peak year was 1966.
Where is Troyce most popular?
The top states for the name Troyce are Texas (15 births), Louisiana (6 births).
Is Troyce a unisex name?
Yes, Troyce is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 412 births, and as a girl's name it has 62 births.
How long has the name Troyce been used?
The SSA has tracked Troyce since 1921 -- 102 years through the most recent 2022 data.
What names are similar to Troyce?
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Troy, Tron, Troi, Trooper, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.

What to do with Troyce's data

  • Troyce's decade-level peak was the 1960s (81 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
  • Texas records the most Troyces (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
  • Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names

Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.

Data Sources

Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).

According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.

Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1921–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).

State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).

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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Troyce: Baby Name Since 1921 - 412 Births, Peak 1966." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/troyce. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Troyce draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.