Torrence
- US rank
- #6,446
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #885 in 1973
13 babies were named Torrence in the US in 2025. It has climbed 174 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Torrence you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 131,579 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Torrence, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Torrence would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTorrence first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1973, when it ranked #885. Today it's #6,446, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowTorrence was 2.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 61,350 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 131,579.
- TrendTorrence has climbed 174 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,446. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlTorrence is given to both boys and girls: 72% of the 18 babies named Torrence in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
About the name Torrence
Torrence is a boy name of Irish and Latin origin. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-nce”. US birth records list Torrence for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 100 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1973, when it ranked #885 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,446, with 13 babies.
Origin:Irish namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 8.5 | 118,168 boys |
| 1920s | 4.8 | 207,900 boys |
| 1930s | 3.3 | 303,951 boys |
| 1940s | 3.6 | 281,690 boys |
| 1950s | 7.1 | 141,044 boys |
| 1960s | 18 | 54,645 boys |
| 1970s | 43 | 23,132 boys |
| 1980s | 30 | 33,179 boys |
| 1990s | 24 | 41,824 boys |
| 2000s | 18 | 55,960 boys |
| 2010s | 18 | 56,180 boys |
| 2020s | 8.6 | 116,054 boys |
Other spellings of Torrence
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Torrence
What is the origin of the name Torrence?
Torrence has Irish, Latin roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Torrence a boy or girl name?
Torrence is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Torrence?
Torrence ranked #6,446 for US boys in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1973 (#885).