Torrey

Torrey - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Torrey at a glance

Torrey is ranked #4273 among boy baby names in 2013, with 5 births in 2013. It peaked in 1977 at #466 and first appeared on the charts in 1961.

Rank in 2013
#4273
Births in 2013
5
Peak year
1977 (#466)
First appeared
1961
Trend
#3160 in 2008 → #4273 in 2013 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 331,286 boys
Visitor rating
4.4/5 (7 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Torrey appeared on the charts for the first time in 1961 on position #1790. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Torrey and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Torrey? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Torrey. The baby boy name Torrey was given to 5 baby boys in 2013, ranking #4273 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 331,286 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Torrey peaked in popularity 49 years ago in 1977 on position 466.



Famous with this name

Torrey DeVitto
Torrey Hanson
Torrey Vogel


How would you rate Torrey, 1-5?

Rating: 4.4/5 (7 recent votes)


Torrey is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Torrey is currently topping the baby name charts in Illinois at position #1,499 - and is the least popular in Illinois at position #1,499.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Torrey is where you live.


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Torrey origin and meaning

Torrey is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Torrey, pop culture references for the name Torrey and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Torrey

We've found the following names that sound similar to Torrey, sorted by popularity.

Terry / Theodore / Troy / Trey / Tyree / Tre / Tory / Tru / Teodoro / Trae /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20134273
20122973
20102728
20093016
20083160
20034013
20022564
20012446
19991977
19981953
19971752
19963538
19951239
19941112
1993986
19921318
1991873
19901062
1989938
1988907
1987821
1986814
19851124
19841052
1983908
1982910
1981895
1980837
1979671
1978501
1977466
1976517
1975623
1974713
1973738
1972666
1971706
1970800
1969845
19681554
19611790

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Illinois1499

Even more about Torrey


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Torrey a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Torrey?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1977
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Torrey
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 331,286
Letter count 6
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1961
2013 births +5

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