Total births
134
Girls' name · since 1964
Torsha
Since 1964, U.S. Social Security records show 134 babies named Torsha, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 134
- total births
- 1964–1989
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 85%
- born in that decade
Torsha is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 134 have been recorded since 1964.
Social Security Administration records show Torsha recorded 134 times among girls since 1964, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 1989.
- 134 total births
- 1964–1989 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 85% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
134 girls have been named Torsha since 1964, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1989.
- 134
- total births
- 1964–1989
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 85%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
85% of everyone ever named Torsha was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
24 babies were named Torsha in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Torsha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Torsha's full recorded timeline at 1974, 40% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 60% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1989, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1971 peak of 24 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Torsha at a glance
Last recorded 1989Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Torsha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–1989
- Peak year (1971)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Torsha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Torsha's strongest decade.
114 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 85% of all-time use.
Torsha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 15
1960s
15 births
- 1970s
1970s
114 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 114 births (85% of all-time use).
Torsha by state
Where Torsha concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 13 | 9.7% |
Texas share of Torsha's total US births 9.7%
13 of 134 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Torsha? ▼
Since 1964, Social Security records show 134 babies named Torsha. The most recent recorded year was 1989. Its busiest year on record was 1971, with 24 births.
When was Torsha most popular? ▼
Torsha was most popular in the 1970s decade with 114 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Torsha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Torsha are Texas (13 births).
How long has the name Torsha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Torsha since 1964 -- 26 years through the most recent 1989 data.
What names are similar to Torsha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tori, Tory, Torri, Torrie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Torsha's data
- Torsha's decade-level peak was the 1970s (114 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Torshas (13 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Torsha
Nearby Names Like Torsha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Torsha
Tori Girl
#1411 37,134 births
Tory Girl
#5835 3,926 births
Torri Girl
#11276 3,087 births
Torrie Girl
#15588 2,878 births
Torie Girl
2,818 births
Compare Torsha side by side: Torsha vs Tori Torsha vs Tory Torsha vs Torri
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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, 1964–1989 (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. "Torsha: Baby Name Since 1964 - 134 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/torsha. 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 Torsha 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.