Holding steady, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Torres since 1961
Babies named Torres per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 39 |
| 1970s | 52 |
| 1980s | 46 |
| 1990s | 73 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 45 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Torres is a Spanish surname increasingly used as a first name, reflecting the modern trend of surname adoption. First recorded as a given name in 1961, it has seen modest but consistent use. Its peak year was 1997, though it remains rare with a rank of 9714 in 2025 (approximately 1 in 244,011 boys). The name is geographically tied to Spanish-speaking regions, though its top states have not been prominent. Torres carries a strong locative meaning of 'towers,' evoking imagery of strength and prominence. Its trajectory shows stability, indicating a steady if uncommon choice for parents seeking a distinctive name with cultural heritage.
Torres is derived from the Spanish word 'torre' (tower), typically used as a locative surname for someone who lived near a tower or from a place named Torres. As a given name, it represents a modern trend of adopting surnames as first names, particularly in the United States. It has been recorded as a first name since the 1960s.
Sibling names for Torres
Names that share Torres's style, for a brother or sister.
