Tory Unisex
Origin(s)
English; Irish
Meaning
English: victory; Irish: from the place of the Tory
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tory is derived from the English word 'tory,' which historically referred to a political faction in Britain. In Ireland, it is associated with the term for a bandit or outlaw. The name has been used as a diminutive of the name Victoria or as a standalone name. It has gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century.
Trend Summary
The name Tory has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a modest presence in recent years.
Similar Names
Troy, Toryn, Toren, Tobin, Talon, Torrin, Torrance
Variants
- Torie
- Torye
International Variants
- Tori (Japanese)
- Tory (English)
Famous people named Tory
Tory Burch is an American fashion designer known for her luxury lifestyle brand.
Tory Lanez is a Canadian rapper and singer recognized for his contributions to hip-hop and R&B.
Tory Johnson is an American television personality and entrepreneur known for her work on Good Morning America.
Tory Kittles is an American actor known for his roles in various television series and films.
Fictional characters named Tory
Tory is a character in the video game series 'The Legend of Zelda,' known for his role in the storyline.
Tory is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' where he appears as a student.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tory was first seen in the United States in 1947. Tory has ranked as high as #822 nationally which occurred in 1977 and has been most popular in California, Louisiana, Illinois, Florida, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Tory has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tory (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| LA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1954 | 10 |
| 1955 | 11 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1957 | 18 |
| 1958 | 15 |
| 1959 | 27 |
| 1960 | 47 |
| 1961 | 49 |
| 1962 | 47 |
| 1963 | 38 |
| 1964 | 40 |
| 1965 | 40 |
| 1966 | 51 |
| 1967 | 49 |
| 1968 | 57 |
| 1969 | 96 |
| 1970 | 114 |
| 1971 | 115 |
| 1972 | 164 |
| 1973 | 143 |
| 1974 | 155 |
| 1975 | 199 |
| 1976 | 220 |
| 1977 | 286 |
| 1978 | 212 |
| 1979 | 205 |
| 1980 | 158 |
| 1981 | 131 |
| 1982 | 154 |
| 1983 | 163 |
| 1984 | 151 |
| 1985 | 176 |
| 1986 | 203 |
| 1987 | 208 |
| 1988 | 200 |
| 1989 | 245 |
| 1990 | 231 |
| 1991 | 200 |
| 1992 | 208 |
| 1993 | 197 |
| 1994 | 169 |
| 1995 | 148 |
| 1996 | 116 |
| 1997 | 105 |
| 1998 | 90 |
| 1999 | 83 |
| 2000 | 87 |
| 2001 | 71 |
| 2002 | 75 |
| 2003 | 83 |
| 2004 | 66 |
| 2005 | 69 |
| 2006 | 61 |
| 2007 | 60 |
| 2008 | 47 |
| 2009 | 42 |
| 2010 | 35 |
| 2011 | 41 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 40 |
| 2016 | 48 |
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2019 | 35 |
| 2020 | 38 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 23 |