Troyce is a unique and distinctive given name of American origin. It is believed to have been created by the author Mark Twain for one of the characters in his unfinished novel "The Mysterious Stranger". The character, named No. 44, was later renamed Troyce in some versions of the manuscript.
The exact meaning of the name Troyce is not clear as it was created rather than having an established etymology. However, some sources suggest that it could be a combination of the names Troy and Pace, with "Troy" referring to ancient Troy, the legendary city of the Trojan War, and "Pace" meaning peace in Italian.
Despite its uncertain origins, the name Troyce has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States. It is often used as a given name but can also serve as a surname.
In literature, the character Troyce from Mark Twain's novel has contributed to the name's uniqueness and intrigue. However, outside of this context, there is little historical or cultural significance associated with the name Troyce.
The name Troyce has been given to a total of 412 babies in the United States since 1921. The popularity of this name has fluctuated over time, with some years seeing as many as 18 births and others seeing only 5.
Looking at the annual statistics, we can observe that the name Troyce was most popular between the years 1964 and 1975, during which there were consistently more than 6 births each year. The peak of popularity for this name occurred in 1966, with a total of 18 births.
After the mid-1970s, the number of births with the name Troyce began to decline, and it continued to decrease throughout the remainder of the century. However, there was a slight resurgence in popularity between 2002 and 2012, during which there were consistently around 6 births each year.
In recent years, the name Troyce has seen fewer births than in previous decades, with only 5 births recorded in both 2010 and 2020. Despite this decrease in popularity, it remains a unique and distinctive name that has been chosen by parents for their children over the past century.