How Many People Are Named Torrance?
Complete statistics for the name Torrance: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Torrance, a very rare male name, is held by just 3,864 people in the US today, making up 1 in 85,402 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1973 when 128 babies were named Torrance, and now it's seen as a declining but classic choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 4 are known for their stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 37All 4,128 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1973Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Torrance Through the Generations
Torrance, a name that peaked in 1973 with 128 births, has since seen a steady decline in usage. Today, there are 3,864 people named Torrance living in the US, with an average age of 37. The age distribution shows a fair spread, with 37% under 30, 58% aged 30-60, and only 5% over 60. This suggests that while Torrance remains a somewhat traditional choice, its popularity is waning among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Torrance's English place name roots
📄 About the Name Torrance
How Many People Have the Name Torrance?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,249 people in the United States currently share the name Torrance. That works out to roughly 1 in every 147,376 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Torrance a Common or Rare Name?
Torrance is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Torrance Mean?
Torrance means "Place name" and comes from English place name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Torrance in SSA data, approximately 86% are male and 14% are female.
When Was Torrance Most Popular?
The name Torrance reached peak popularity in 1973, with 128 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Torrance?
Approximately 2,249 people named Torrance live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,249. That works out to roughly 1 in 147,376 Americans.
Is Torrance a rare name?
Torrance is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 147,376 Americans has this name.
What does the name Torrance mean?
Torrance means "Place name" and comes from English place name origins.
Is Torrance more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 86% of people named Torrance are male and 14% are female.
When was Torrance most popular?
Torrance peaked in 1973 with 128 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.