Total births
15
Boys' name · since 1974
Torray
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 15 babies named Torray, peaking in 1974. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 15
- total births
- 1974–1982
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
15 boys have been named Torray since 1974, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Torray has been recorded 15 times among boys since 1974, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 1982.
- 15 total births
- 1974–1982 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
15 boys have been named Torray since 1974, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1982.
- 15
- total births
- 1974–1982
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Torray was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
5 babies were named Torray in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Torray's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Torray's SSA record in two at 1976 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1974, with only 5 births recorded.
Torray at a glance
Last recorded 1982Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Torray popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–1982
- Peak year (1974)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 9 years of records
Torray by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Torray's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Torray births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
10 births
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 10 births (67% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Torray? ▼
Torray has been given to 15 babies in the U.S. since 1974, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1982. 5 babies were born in 1974, its single highest year.
When was Torray most popular? ▼
Torray was most popular in the 1970s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
How long has the name Torray been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Torray since 1974 -- 9 years through the most recent 1982 data.
What names are similar to Torray? ▼
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 Torray's data
- Torray's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 1980s (5) -- 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 Torray
Nearby Names Like Torray
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Torray
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 Torray side by side: Torray vs Tory Torray vs Torin Torray 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, 1974–1982 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Torray: Baby Name Since 1974 - 15 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/torray. 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 Torray 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.