Torrey
Every Torrey since 1938 — 6,344 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Torrey
Torrey is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,767 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1938, 6,344 American babies have been named Torrey — about 80% boys and 20% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1977, when 340 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Torrey stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Torrey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,818 | 13 | #6,767 |
| 2024 | 7 | #13,361 | 21 | #4,868 |
| 2023 | 10 | #10,260 | 19 | #5,234 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,625 | 14 | #6,444 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,937 | 19 | #5,092 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,495 | 13 | #6,585 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,700 | 19 | #5,135 |
| 2018 | 8 | #12,374 | 24 | #4,342 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,997 | 23 | #4,451 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,798 | 20 | #4,925 |
| 2015 | 6 | #16,269 | 29 | #3,766 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,982 | 29 | #3,684 |
| 2013 | 11 | #10,196 | 38 | #2,992 |
| 2012 | 9 | #12,137 | 27 | #3,884 |
| 2011 | 10 | #11,133 | 24 | #4,204 |
| 2010 | 9 | #12,200 | 37 | #3,123 |
| 2009 | 7 | #15,123 | 40 | #2,983 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,933 | 46 | #2,713 |
| 2007 | 19 | #7,075 | 37 | #3,129 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,819 | 35 | #3,149 |
| 2005 | 17 | #7,118 | 30 | #3,382 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,367 | 32 | #3,150 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,562 | 42 | #2,503 |
| 2002 | 16 | #7,024 | 44 | #2,369 |
| 2001 | 29 | #4,312 | 49 | #2,146 |
| 2000 | 29 | #4,284 | 44 | #2,251 |
| 1995 | 45 | #2,732 | 95 | #1,192 |
| 1990 | 36 | #3,152 | 116 | #978 |
| 1985 | 24 | #3,614 | 79 | #1,041 |
| 1980 | 20 | #3,986 | 114 | #827 |
| 1975 | 25 | #2,961 | 180 | #606 |
| 1970 | 13 | #4,477 | 122 | #748 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,772 | 15 | #2,167 |
| 1960 | 13 | #3,673 | 24 | #1,689 |
| 1955 | — | — | 6 | #3,853 |
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| 1945 | — | — | 6 | #3,302 |
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Famous people named Torrey
- Torrey DeVitto Actor · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Torrey in 2025?
Torrey ranked #6,767 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Torrey?
6,344 babies have been named Torrey in the United States since 1938, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Torrey most popular?
Torrey peaked in 1977, when 340 newborns received the name.
Is Torrey a boy or girl name?
Torrey is used for both: about 20% of babies named Torrey have been girls and 80% boys.
Is the name Torrey rising or falling?
Torrey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Torrey?
Well-known people named Torrey include Torrey DeVitto (actor).