Holding steady.
Popularity of Toree since 1976
Babies named Toree per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 23 | 0 |
| 1980s | 65 | 0 |
| 1990s | 188 | 30 |
| 2000s | 110 | 0 |
| 2010s | 32 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Toree first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1976, a time when creative spellings of established names were gaining popularity. It reached its peak rank in 1998, consistent with the broader trend for names like Tori and Corey in the 1990s. Since then, its usage has declined, and as of 2025 it remains stable but uncommon, not ranking in the top 1000. The name has no concentration in any U.S. state, indicating scattered usage across the country. Toree exemplifies the modern American preference for phonetic spellings, offering a distinctive take on the classic Victoria.
Toree is a modern English coinage, likely a phonetic respelling of Tori or Tory. Tori originated as a diminutive of Victoria, the Latin word for 'victory', and gained independent use in the mid-20th century. Tory is sometimes used as a nickname for Victoria or as a given name in its own right. Toree emerged in the 1970s as a trendy spelling variant, following the fashion for unique name spellings in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tor, Ree
Sibling names for Toree
Names that share Toree's style, for a brother or sister.
