Declining since 1987.
Popularity of Torry since 1946
Babies named Torry per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 10 | 23 |
| 1960s | 46 | 130 |
| 1970s | 78 | 429 |
| 1980s | 34 | 326 |
| 1990s | 53 | 284 |
| 2000s | 15 | 164 |
| 2010s | 0 | 84 |
| 2020s | 0 | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Torry is a short, straightforward name that saw its primary use in the United States during the mid-20th century. It first appeared in recorded data in 1946, with its peak year of usage in 1976. Since 1987, its popularity has been in steady decline, falling off the charts entirely in recent years. Despite its rarity today, Torry offers a simple, friendly sound similar to other one-syllable nickname-style names. The name's origins are unclear, but it may be a variant of Tory or a surname transferred to a given name. Torry never achieved widespread regional popularity, with no top states recorded for its usage.
Torry is likely a diminutive or variant of Tory, which itself is a short form of Victoria. It may also derive from the Irish surname Ó Toraidh, meaning 'descendant of Toraidh,' though this connection is speculative. The name saw modest use in the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1970s, before declining.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tor
Sibling names for Torry
Names that share Torry's style, for a brother or sister.
