Torrance Unisex

Popularity: #920 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TOR-uhns //ˈtɔːrəns//

Origin: Scottish; English

Meaning: Scottish: from the thorn bush; English: derived from a surname

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Torrance has its roots in the Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic word "torran," meaning "hill" or "mound." This etymological origin reflects a geographical feature, often associated with the landscape of Scotland, where many surnames were derived from local topography. The name entered the English language through the adaptation of Scottish surnames, particularly during the periods of increased interaction between England and Scotland from the late Middle Ages onward.

Historically, the name Torrance can be traced back to the 12th century, when surnames began to be adopted in Scotland. The Torrance family is noted in historical records, with various individuals bearing the name participating in significant events throughout Scottish history.

One notable figure is Sir William Torrance, who was mentioned in the 15th century in connection with land grants and local governance. The name also appears in various historical documents and records, contributing to its recognition in Scottish heritage.

Culturally, the name Torrance carries connotations of strength and stability, often associated with the natural landscape of hills and mounds that characterize much of Scotland. This connection to the earth and the enduring nature of hills may have contributed to the name's lasting resonance in Scottish culture.

Additionally, the name has been used in various literary and artistic contexts, further embedding it within the cultural narrative. The diminutive form "Torrie" has also been used, although its historical significance is less pronounced.

Overall, the name Torrance reflects a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution, historical significance, and cultural symbolism.

Famous people named Torrance

In this section, you will find notable people named Torrance. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Torrance who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Torrance Coombs is an actor best known for Reign, Heartland, and The Vampire Diaries.

Torrance Davis is a musician best known for his work with the hip-hop group The D.O.C. and his solo career.

Fictional characters named Torrance

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Torrance Shipman is a fictional character from the film Bring It On. She is the captain of the Toros cheerleading squad who strives to win the national championship.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Torrance, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

TobiasTristanTannerTateTroy

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Torrance. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

TerrenceTorrinTobiasTalonTannerTroyTobyn

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Torrance was first seen in the United States in 1940.

Torrance has ranked as high as #1620 nationally, which occurred in 1973, and has been most popular in Florida, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, and California.

In the past 5 years the name Torrance has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Torrance is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Torrance was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Torrance.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 24 18 6
2024 19 9 10
2023 23 15 8
2022 29 21 8
2021 27 20 7
2020 25 18 7
2019 37 25 12
2018 30 17 13
2017 52 41 11
2016 58 44 14
2015 39 26 13
2014 53 39 14
2013 37 24 13
2012 64 42 22
2011 58 43 15
2010 51 34 17
2009 60 34 26
2008 58 45 13
2007 72 44 28
2006 79 40 39
2005 78 36 42
2004 77 33 44
2003 115 53 62
2002 114 41 73
2001 91 51 40
2000 39 39 0
1999 43 43 0
1998 51 51 0
1997 48 48 0
1996 49 49 0
1995 52 52 0
1994 41 41 0
1993 64 64 0
1992 77 77 0
1991 80 80 0
1990 73 73 0
1989 81 81 0
1988 83 83 0
1987 70 70 0
1986 57 57 0
1985 44 44 0
1984 54 54 0
1983 43 43 0
1982 44 44 0
1981 63 63 0
1980 85 85 0
1979 76 76 0
1978 108 108 0
1977 105 105 0
1976 109 109 0
1975 115 110 5
1974 118 118 0
1973 128 128 0
1972 114 114 0
1971 119 119 0
1970 119 119 0
1969 91 91 0
1968 55 55 0
1967 32 32 0
1966 30 30 0
1965 24 24 0
1964 27 27 0
1963 27 27 0
1962 11 11 0
1961 11 11 0
1960 16 16 0
1959 19 19 0
1958 17 17 0
1957 6 6 0
1956 7 7 0
1955 8 8 0
1954 6 6 0
1953 9 9 0
1952 6 6 0
1950 10 10 0
1948 8 8 0
1945 5 5 0
1940 5 5 0

Top States for Torrance (2022)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 6
100%