Total births
63
Boys' name · since 1978
Torell
63 babies named Torell in U.S. Social Security records since 1978, with the highest year being 1984. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 63
- total births
- 1978–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
63 boys have been named Torell since 1978, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Torell recorded 63 times among boys since 1978, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2008.
- 63 total births
- 1978–2008 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
63 boys have been named Torell since 1978, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2008.
- 63
- total births
- 1978–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Torell was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
8 babies were named Torell in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Torell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Torell's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1978, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1984 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Torell at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Torell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2008
- Peak year (1984)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Torell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Torell's strongest decade.
33 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Torell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
20 births
- 1990s
1990s
33 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 33 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Torell? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 63 babies named Torell. The most recent recorded year was 2008. Its busiest year on record was 1984, with 8 births.
When was Torell most popular? ▼
Torell was most popular in the 1990s decade with 33 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
How long has the name Torell been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Torell since 1978 -- 31 years through the most recent 2008 data.
What names are similar to Torell? ▼
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 Torell's data
- Torell's decade-level peak was the 1990s (33 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Torell
Nearby Names Like Torell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Torell
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 Torell side by side: Torell vs Tory Torell vs Torin Torell 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, 1978–2008 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Torell: Baby Name Since 1978 - 63 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/torell. 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 Torell 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.