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