Rising since 1998, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Toran since 1965
Babies named Toran per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 85 |
| 1990s | 74 |
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 83 |
| 2020s | 35 |
Meaning & origin
Toran is a consistently rare masculine name in the United States, first recorded in 1965. Its peak year was 1987, but even then it remained obscure. Since 1998, its trajectory has been rising, though its one-in-213,510 frequency as of 2025 keeps it far from common usage. Because the name has not appeared in any top state lists, it likely appears sporadically across the country rather than clustering in any region. The name's origin is uncertain; it may derive from an Irish surname or be a modern variant of Torin. Parents seeking a distinctive yet straightforward-sounding name may find Toran appealing for its rarity and phonetic simplicity.
Toran is a rare given name that emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century. It may be a transferred use of the English surname Toran, which has Irish roots (an anglicized form of Ó Toráin), or alternatively a variant of Torin, itself derived from Tory or Torrance. The name has seen sporadic usage but never entered the top 1000.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Toran
Names that share Toran's style, for a brother or sister.
