Torben
Every Torben since 1968 — 431 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Torben
Torben is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,373 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 431 American babies have been named Torben. Its peak came in 2025, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Torben stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Torben year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #3,373 |
| 2024 | 23 | #4,557 |
| 2023 | 25 | #4,328 |
| 2022 | 33 | #3,526 |
| 2021 | 30 | #3,726 |
| 2020 | 28 | #3,802 |
| 2019 | 31 | #3,629 |
| 2018 | 23 | #4,469 |
| 2017 | 26 | #4,097 |
| 2016 | 12 | #7,104 |
| 2015 | 19 | #5,036 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,698 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,703 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,800 |
| 2011 | 6 | #12,140 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,726 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6,774 |
| 2008 | 10 | #8,250 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,691 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,946 |
| 2005 | 5 | #13,192 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 7 | #9,501 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,987 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #6,274 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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Famous people named Torben
- Torben Ulrich Writer · b. 1928
- Torben Grael Athlete · b. 1960
- Torben Piechnik Soccer player · b. 1963
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Torben in 2025?
Torben ranked #3,373 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Torben?
431 babies have been named Torben in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Torben most popular?
Torben peaked in 2025, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Torben a boy or girl name?
Torben is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Torben rising or falling?
Torben is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Torben?
Well-known people named Torben include Torben Ulrich (writer), Torben Grael (athlete), Torben Piechnik (soccer player).