Holding steady.
Popularity of Torion since 1987
Babies named Torion per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 52 |
| 2000s | 95 |
| 2010s | 47 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Torion is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1987. It saw its peak usage in 2006, but overall it has remained extremely uncommon, with no year reaching even 10 births nationally. The name has maintained a stable trajectory, never experiencing a sharp rise or fall. Its similarity to names like Orion and Dorian suggests it may have been coined as a distinctive variation. With no top states or notable ranking, Torion appeals to parents seeking a truly unique, invented-sounding name with a contemporary feel.
Torion is a modern invention, first recorded in the United States in 1987. It may be a respelling or elaboration of Torian, which itself could be an Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Toráin. However, no direct historical antecedent has been established, and the name is best understood as a 20th-century coinage, likely influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Orion and Dorian.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tory, Tor, Rion
Variants: Torian
Sibling names for Torion
Names that share Torion's style, for a brother or sister.
