Torsten
Every Torsten since 1962 — 705 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Torsten
Torsten is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,415 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 705 American babies have been named Torsten. Its peak came in 2009, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Torsten stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Torsten year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,415 |
| 2024 | 18 | #5,422 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4,874 |
| 2022 | 24 | #4,424 |
| 2021 | 24 | #4,350 |
| 2020 | 27 | #3,907 |
| 2019 | 25 | #4,219 |
| 2018 | 25 | #4,207 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4,318 |
| 2016 | 24 | #4,313 |
| 2015 | 31 | #3,584 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,686 |
| 2013 | 30 | #3,572 |
| 2012 | 28 | #3,793 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,965 |
| 2010 | 28 | #3,801 |
| 2009 | 33 | #3,393 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,129 |
| 2007 | 28 | #3,785 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,841 |
| 2005 | 20 | #4,454 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,775 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,856 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,585 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,466 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,271 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,931 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 10 | #3,642 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,810 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
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Famous people named Torsten
- Torsten Wiesel Physician · b. 1924
- Torsten Frings Soccer player · b. 1976
- Torsten Hägerstrand Geographer · 1916–2004
- Torsten Lindberg Soccer player · 1917–2009
- Torsten Palm Racing driver · b. 1947
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Torsten in 2025?
Torsten ranked #6,415 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Torsten?
705 babies have been named Torsten in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Torsten most popular?
Torsten peaked in 2009, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Torsten a boy or girl name?
Torsten is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Torsten rising or falling?
Torsten is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Torsten?
Well-known people named Torsten include Torsten Wiesel (physician), Torsten Frings (soccer player), Torsten Hägerstrand (geographer).