Total births
42
Unisex name · since 1971
Torance
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 42 babies named Torance, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 42
- total births
- 1971–1992
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
42 boys have been named Torance since 1971, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Torance recorded 42 times among boys since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 1992.
- 42 total births
- 1971–1992 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
42 boys have been named Torance since 1971, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1992.
- 42
- total births
- 1971–1992
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Torance was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
7 babies were named Torance in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Torance's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Torance splits its recorded history at 1986: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1986 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1971 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Torance at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Torance popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–1992
- Peak year (1971)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Torance popularity over time - girls
39 total births recorded since 2002 (Torance as girls' name)
Torance by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Torance's strongest decade.
18 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Torance births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
14 births
- 1980s
1980s
18 births
- 1990s
1990s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 18 births (43% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Torance? ▼
Torance has been given to 42 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1992. 7 babies were born in 1971, its single highest year.
When was Torance most popular? ▼
Torance was most popular in the 1980s decade with 18 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Is Torance a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Torance is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 42 births, and as a girl's name it has 39 births.
How long has the name Torance been used? ▼
Torance has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 22 years of data through 1992.
What names are similar to Torance? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tory, Torin, Torrey, Torrance, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Torance's data
- Torance's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (18 total births) through the 1990s (10) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Torance
Nearby Names Like Torance
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Torance
Tory Boy
#4457 6,990 births
Torin Boy
#1163 5,255 births
Torrey Boy
#4735 5,066 births
Torrance Boy
#8424 3,590 births
Torrence Boy
#6856 3,204 births
Compare Torance side by side: Torance vs Tory Torance vs Torin Torance vs Torrey
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1971–1992 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Torance: Baby Name Since 1971 - 42 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/torance. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Torance draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.