Holding steady.
Popularity of Torrez since 1976
Babies named Torrez per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 72 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Torrez first appeared in U.S. naming data in 1976, arriving as part of a wave of surname-style given names. Its peak year, 1996, saw the highest recorded usage, though it has never entered the top 1000. The name's trajectory has remained stable, with occasional use reflecting broader trends of adapting Spanish surnames as first names. Unlike many surname names, Torrez has no clear historical meaning beyond its likely connection to the common Spanish surname Torres, which itself is a topographic name for someone who lived near a tower. While it has not gained widespread popularity, its sound and spelling give it a distinctive, modern feel.
Torrez appears to be a respelling or variant of the Spanish surname Torres, which means 'towers' as a topographic name for someone who lived near a tower. As a given name, it emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, likely influenced by surname style and Latino naming traditions.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Torres
Sibling names for Torrez
Names that share Torrez's style, for a brother or sister.
