Rising since 1985, #3,513 for boys today.
Popularity of Torrin since 1968
Babies named Torrin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2009, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Torrin's real moment was 2020.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 11 |
| 1970s | 0 | 23 |
| 1980s | 0 | 74 |
| 1990s | 0 | 175 |
| 2000s | 55 | 216 |
| 2010s | 45 | 262 |
| 2020s | 0 | 186 |
Meaning & origin
Torrin is a modern masculine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1968. It has never been common: in 2025 it ranked 3,513th, with approximately 1 in 53,377 boys receiving the name. Its popularity has been rising since 1985, reaching a peak in 2020. The name is likely a contemporary invention, possibly inspired by the similar-sounding Torin or Torrance, though its exact derivation remains unclear. Torrin has not been recorded as a top name in any state, indicating a diffuse, low-frequency usage across the country.
Torrin likely originated as a modern invented name, possibly influenced by the Irish surname Torrin or the Gaelic name Torin, itself a diminutive of Toren (meaning 'chief' or 'from the hills'). It may also be a variant of Torrance, a Scottish place name. The name gained limited use in the United States from the late 1960s onward, peaking in popularity in the 2020s.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Torrin
Names that share Torrin's style, for a brother or sister.
