Torrance Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationTOR-uhns / /ˈtɔːrəns/Scottish; English
Meaning
Scottish: from the thorn bush; English: derived from a surname
Historical & Cultural Background
Torrance is a name of Scottish origin, often associated with geographical locations in Scotland. It has also been used as a surname, which can indicate lineage or family heritage. The name has gained some popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States. Its use as a first name reflects a trend of adopting surnames as given names.
Trend Summary
Torrance has seen limited popularity in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Torrance was first seen in the United States in 1940. Torrance has ranked as high as #945 nationally, which occurred in 1973, and has been most popular in Florida, Illinois, Georgia, Alabama, and California. In the past 5 years the name Torrance has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Torrance (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 17 |
| 1959 | 19 |
| 1960 | 16 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1963 | 27 |
| 1964 | 27 |
| 1965 | 24 |
| 1966 | 30 |
| 1967 | 32 |
| 1968 | 55 |
| 1969 | 91 |
| 1970 | 119 |
| 1971 | 119 |
| 1972 | 114 |
| 1973 | 128 |
| 1974 | 118 |
| 1975 | 110 |
| 1976 | 109 |
| 1977 | 105 |
| 1978 | 108 |
| 1979 | 76 |
| 1980 | 85 |
| 1981 | 63 |
| 1982 | 44 |
| 1983 | 43 |
| 1984 | 54 |
| 1985 | 44 |
| 1986 | 57 |
| 1987 | 70 |
| 1988 | 83 |
| 1989 | 81 |
| 1990 | 73 |
| 1991 | 80 |
| 1992 | 77 |
| 1993 | 64 |
| 1994 | 41 |
| 1995 | 52 |
| 1996 | 49 |
| 1997 | 48 |
| 1998 | 51 |
| 1999 | 43 |
| 2000 | 39 |
| 2001 | 51 |
| 2002 | 41 |
| 2003 | 53 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 36 |
| 2006 | 40 |
| 2007 | 44 |
| 2008 | 45 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 42 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 39 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2017 | 41 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 9 |