Torry Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationTOR-ee / ˈtɔːriEnglish; Scottish
Meaning
English: victory; Scottish: from the hill
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Torry is often considered a diminutive or variant of the name Torrance, which has Scottish roots. It has been used as both a given name and a surname. In some contexts, it can also be associated with the word 'tor,' meaning a rocky peak or hill. The name has seen varying levels of popularity in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
The name Torry has experienced limited popularity in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tory
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Torry was first seen in the United States in 1946. Torry has ranked as high as #1019 nationally, which occurred in 1976, and has been most popular in Illinois, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Torry has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Torry (1995)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MI | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1960 | 15 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 14 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1967 | 21 |
| 1968 | 12 |
| 1969 | 22 |
| 1970 | 20 |
| 1971 | 32 |
| 1972 | 35 |
| 1973 | 33 |
| 1974 | 25 |
| 1975 | 50 |
| 1976 | 71 |
| 1977 | 63 |
| 1978 | 56 |
| 1979 | 44 |
| 1980 | 43 |
| 1981 | 35 |
| 1982 | 36 |
| 1983 | 30 |
| 1984 | 19 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1986 | 44 |
| 1987 | 33 |
| 1988 | 32 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 30 |
| 1991 | 30 |
| 1992 | 32 |
| 1993 | 34 |
| 1994 | 40 |
| 1995 | 32 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1997 | 27 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2022 | 10 |