Unisex name · peaked 1977

Torry

Every Torry since 1946 — 1,696 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Torry
Peak year
1977
87 babies
All-time total
1,696
since 1946

The story of Torry

Torry is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1946, 1,696 American babies have been named Torry — about 86% boys and 14% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1977, when 87 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 Torry stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Torry 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
2024
2023
2022 10 #8,232
2021
2020 5 #13,872
2019
2018 6 #12,004
2017 6 #12,101
2016 9 #8,744
2015 7 #10,532
2014 10 #8,068
2013 10 #8,051
2012 11 #7,503
2011 14 #6,225
2010 11 #7,538
2009 11 #7,646
2008 13 #6,727
2007 15 #5,882
2006 14 #6,069
2005 17 #5,013
2004 5 #18,626 13 #6,106
2003 22 #3,968
2002 5 #17,918 19 #4,313
2001 22 #3,832
2000 5 #17,456 18 #4,371
1995 5 #15,616 32 #2,438
1990 6 #12,864 30 #2,364
1985 5 #12,381 21 #2,498
1980 9 #7,376 43 #1,472
1975 8 #7,122 50 #1,206
1970 20 #2,053
1965 8 #3,227
1960 9 #4,749 15 #2,200
1955
1950
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Torry in 2025?

Torry did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Torry?

1,696 babies have been named Torry in the United States since 1946, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Torry most popular?

Torry peaked in 1977, when 87 newborns received the name.

Is Torry a boy or girl name?

Torry is used for both: about 14% of babies named Torry have been girls and 86% boys.

Is the name Torry rising or falling?

Torry is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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