Declining since 1994, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Torie since 1958
Babies named Torie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1993, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Torie's real moment was 1976.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 22 | 0 |
| 1960s | 130 | 0 |
| 1970s | 537 | 97 |
| 1980s | 470 | 64 |
| 1990s | 886 | 67 |
| 2000s | 556 | 35 |
| 2010s | 180 | 5 |
| 2020s | 37 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Torie first appeared in US records in 1958, at a time when short forms of classic names were gaining traction. It reached its peak popularity in 1976, ranking 6,508 with a usage rate of 1 in 267,878 births that year. Since 1994, its trajectory has been falling, and it remains an uncommon choice today. Though its simple sound and spelling make it approachable, Torie is strongly linked to Victoria, a name of enduring prestige. While not concentrated in any particular state, its use reflects a broader trend toward casual, nickname-as-full-name choices in the late 20th century.
Torie is a diminutive of Victoria, which itself derives from the Latin word 'victoria' meaning 'victory'. Victoria was the Roman goddess of victory, and the name gained popularity in the 19th century during the reign of Queen Victoria. As a nickname, Torie has been used independently since the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Torie
Names that share Torie's style, for a brother or sister.
