Total births
5,066
Unisex name · since 1938
Torrey
Since 1938, U.S. Social Security records show 5,066 babies named Torrey, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4735
- among boys today
- 5,066
- born since 1938
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
5,066 babies have been named Torrey since 1938, making it today's #4735 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Torrey has been recorded 5,066 times among boys since 1938, currently ranked #4735 nationally and more common than 67% of boys, 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 1938 to 2025.
- #4735 among boys today
- 5,066 born since 1938
- 1970s peak decade
- 67% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Torrey is currently the #4735 unisex name in America, more common than 67% of boys - 5,066 born since 1938, peaking in the 1970s.
- #4735
- among boys today
- 5,066
- born since 1938
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Torrey vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4735
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 67% of names given to boys today.
1970s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Torrey was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
302 babies were named Torrey in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
How Torrey compares
5,066 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
Torrey's all-time total is 14x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Torrey | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 5,066 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 302 | 23 | 22,252 |
Torrey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Torrey's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1938, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 302, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Torrey at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1977
Current rank
#4,735
Active since
1938
Torrey popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1938–2025
- Peak year (1977)
- 302
- Annual births at peak, across 88 years of records
Torrey popularity over time - girls
1,278 total births recorded since 1958 (Torrey as girls' name)
Torrey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Torrey's strongest decade.
1,877 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Torrey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 41
1940s
41 births
- 1950s 78
1950s
78 births
- 1960s 274
1960s
274 births
- 1970s
1970s
1,877 births
- 1980s
1980s
1,098 births
- 1990s
1990s
925 births
- 2000s 399
2000s
399 births
- 2010s 270
2010s
270 births
- 2020s 99
2020s
99 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 1,877 births (37% of all-time use).
How Torrey 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 Torrey's total volume
Torrey vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Torrey by state
Where Torrey concentrates geographically, total births since 1938
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 298 | 5.9% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 280 | 5.5% |
| #3 | Florida | | 240 | 4.7% |
| #4 | Texas | | 240 | 4.7% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 213 | 4.2% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 200 | 3.9% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 190 | 3.8% |
| #8 | New York | | 111 | 2.2% |
California share of Torrey's total US births 5.9%
Even split
298 of 5,066 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 27 reporting states.
Torrey appears in 27 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Torrey? ▼
Torrey has been given to 5,066 babies in the U.S. since 1938, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4735 as of the latest data. 302 babies were born in 1977, its single highest year.
When was Torrey most popular? ▼
Torrey was most popular in the 1970s decade with 1,877 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Torrey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Torrey are California (298 births), Georgia (280 births), Florida (240 births).
Is Torrey a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Torrey is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 5,066 births, and as a girl's name it has 1,278 births.
How long has the name Torrey been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Torrey since 1938 -- 88 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Torrey? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tory, Torin, Torrance, Torrence, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Torrey's data
- Torrey's decade-level peak was the 1970s (1,877 total births); usage has since declined to 99 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Torreys (298 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Torrey
Nearby Names Like Torrey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Torrey
Tory Boy
#4457 6,990 births
Torin Boy
#1163 5,255 births
Torrance Boy
#8424 3,590 births
Torrence Boy
#6856 3,204 births
Torey Boy
#7864 2,973 births
Compare Torrey side by side: Torrey vs Tory Torrey vs Torin Torrey vs Torrance
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Torrey
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1938–2025 (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. "Torrey: #4735 Unisex Name - 5,066 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/torrey. 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 Torrey 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 June 2026.