Total births
2,973
Unisex name · since 1953
Torey
Torey has 2,973 recorded births since 1953 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1987 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7864
- among boys today
- 2,973
- born since 1953
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
2,973 babies have been named Torey since 1953, making it today's #7864 unisex name.
Torey has 2,973 recorded births among boys since 1953, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #7864 as of the latest data, more common than 45% of boys, busiest in the 1980s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1953 to 2025.
- #7864 among boys today
- 2,973 born since 1953
- 1980s peak decade
- 45% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Torey is currently the #7864 unisex name in America, more common than 45% of boys - 2,973 born since 1953, peaking in the 1980s.
- #7864
- among boys today
- 2,973
- born since 1953
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
Torey vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7864
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 45% of names given to boys today.
1980s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Torey was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
123 babies were named Torey in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
How Torey compares
2,973 Top 17% higher than 83% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Torey's all-time total is 8x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Torey | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,973 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 123 | 23 | 22,252 |
Torey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Torey splits its recorded history at 1993: 34% of all births land in the more recent half, 66% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1953 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1987 peak of 123 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Torey at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1987
Current rank
#7,864
Active since
1953
Torey popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1953–2025
- Peak year (1987)
- 123
- Annual births at peak, across 73 years of records
Torey popularity over time - girls
1,421 total births recorded since 1959 (Torey as girls' name)
Torey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Torey's strongest decade.
834 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Torey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 136
1960s
136 births
- 1970s
1970s
638 births
- 1980s
1980s
834 births
- 1990s
1990s
796 births
- 2000s 309
2000s
309 births
- 2010s 179
2010s
179 births
- 2020s 76
2020s
76 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 834 births (28% of all-time use).
How Torey compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Torey's total volume
Torey vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Torey by state
Where Torey concentrates geographically, total births since 1953
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 149 | 5.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 147 | 4.9% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 113 | 3.8% |
| #4 | Florida | | 100 | 3.4% |
| #5 | California | | 71 | 2.4% |
| #6 | Alabama | | 68 | 2.3% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 49 | 1.6% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 47 | 1.6% |
Louisiana share of Torey's total US births 5.0%
Even split
149 of 2,973 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 21 reporting states.
Torey appears in 21 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Torey? ▼
2,973 babies have been named Torey since 1953. It currently ranks #7864 among boys. The peak year was 1987 with 123 births.
When was Torey most popular? ▼
Torey was most popular in the 1980s decade with 834 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Torey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Torey are Louisiana (149 births), Texas (147 births), Georgia (113 births).
Is Torey a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Torey is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,973 births, and as a girl's name it has 1,421 births.
How long has the name Torey been used? ▼
Records for Torey go back to 1953, giving 73 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Torey? ▼
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 Torey's data
- Torey's decade-level peak was the 1980s (834 total births); usage has since declined to 76 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Toreys (149 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana names
- 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 Torey
Nearby Names Like Torey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Torey
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 Torey side by side: Torey vs Tory Torey vs Torin Torey vs Torrey
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Torey
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, 1953–2025 (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. "Torey: #7864 Unisex Name - 2,973 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/torey. 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 Torey 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.