Kroy

♂ Boy

Pronounced KROY /ˈkrɔɪ/High

Meaning: A modern coined name — 'Troy' spelled backwards (K-roy); no traditional etymology; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern coinage: Kroy is a punchy, recent name ('Troy' reversed). Bold, modern, and warm (said 'KROY').

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern coined name — 'Troy' spelled backwards (K-roy); no traditional etymology; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#13088 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 406

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kroy is a modern coined name — most simply 'Troy' spelled backwards (K-R-O-Y). It has no traditional etymology (we flag the coinage; the footballer Kroy Biermann made it familiar; routes uncertain). A punchy, bold, modern name (said 'KROY'; nickname Kro).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and bold.

Did you know? Kroy is a modern coined name — 'Troy' spelled backwards — a punchy, bold modern creation (made known by the footballer Kroy Biermann; which we flag as a coinage with no traditional meaning; said 'KROY').

Overall data confidence 38%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — coinage

Variations

KroiCroy

Nicknames

Kro

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kroy mean?

Kroy is a modern coinage ('Troy' spelled backwards) with no traditional meaning, which we flag.

How do you pronounce Kroy?

It's said KROY /ˈkrɔɪ/ — one syllable.

Is Kroy a boy or girl name?

Kroy is a boy's name.

How popular is Kroy?

Kroy is a very rare name in the U.S.