How Many People Are Named Torry?

Complete statistics for the name Torry: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Torry
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Torry is a very rare male name, with only 1,582 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 208,648 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1977 when 87 babies were named Torry, but since then, its usage has been declining.

~639
Living in US
1 in 518,700
Americans
1977
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Tory
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Determined Adventurous Confident
33
Life Path Number

Life-path number 33 is associated with spiritual growth and humanitarian efforts.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,617
Worldwide Bearers
#143,645
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,649
🇮🇩 Indonesia
414
🇨🇦 Canada
103
🇳🇴 Norway
81
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
65
🇩🇰 Denmark
48
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
44
🇷🇺 Russia
33
🇨🇩 DR Congo
21
🇨🇳 China
21

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,358 (86%)
♀ Female
223 (14%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 41
339
Would be under 30 (20%)
1,213
Would be 30–60 (72%)
144
Would be over 60 (8%)

All 1,696 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: 1977

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
46
Modern Appeal
54
International
90

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Torry Through the Generations

Torry has seen a steady decline in popularity since its peak in 1977, reflecting a shift away from names that were once trendy but are now considered less fashionable. The name's current distribution shows a fairly even spread across different age groups, with 20% under 30, 72% aged 30-60, and 8% over 60, indicating that it's a name that bridges both classic and modern sensibilities. This balance suggests that while Torry isn't as popular as it once was, it still holds a place in the hearts of some parents looking for a unique yet familiar name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 23
Illinois 17
Georgia 13
Tennessee 12
North Carolina 11
Michigan 10
South Carolina 10
Mississippi 6
Florida 5

✨ Similar Names to Torry

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Torry's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Torry

How Many People Have the Name Torry?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 639 people in the United States currently share the name Torry. That works out to roughly 1 in every 518,700 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Torry a Common or Rare Name?

Torry 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 Torry Mean?

Torry means "creative variant of Tory" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Torry in SSA data, approximately 86% are male and 14% are female.

When Was Torry Most Popular?

The name Torry reached peak popularity in 1977, with 87 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 Torry?

Approximately 639 people named Torry live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 639. That works out to roughly 1 in 518,700 Americans.

Is Torry a rare name?

Torry is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 518,700 Americans has this name.

What does the name Torry mean?

Torry means "creative variant of Tory" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Torry more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 86% of people named Torry are male and 14% are female.

When was Torry most popular?

Torry peaked in 1977 with 87 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US639
All-Time Births639
1 in X1 in 518,700
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age41
Peak Year1977
World Rank#143,645
Male %86%
Female %14%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.