Total births
705
Boys' name · since 1962
Torsten
Since 1962, U.S. Social Security records show 705 babies named Torsten, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5287
- among boys today
- 705
- born since 1962
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Torsten is the #5287 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 705 recorded since 1962.
Social Security Administration records show Torsten recorded 705 times among boys since 1962, holding rank #5287 nationally today, ahead of 63% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1962 to 2025.
- #5287 among boys today
- 705 born since 1962
- 2010s peak decade
- 63% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Torsten is currently the #5287 boys' name in America, more common than 63% of boys - 705 born since 1962, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5287
- among boys today
- 705
- born since 1962
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Torsten vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5287
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 63% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Torsten was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
33 babies were named Torsten in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Torsten compares
705 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
Torsten's all-time total is 92% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Torsten | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 705 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 23 | 22,252 |
Torsten's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Torsten's full recorded timeline at 2002, 77% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 23% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1971, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2009 peak of 33 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Torsten at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#5,287
Active since
1962
Torsten popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Torsten by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Torsten's strongest decade.
255 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Torsten births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 31
1960s
31 births
- 1970s 34
1970s
34 births
- 1980s 21
1980s
21 births
- 1990s 55
1990s
55 births
- 2000s
2000s
181 births
- 2010s
2010s
255 births
- 2020s
2020s
128 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 255 births (36% of all-time use).
How Torsten 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 Torsten's total volume
Torsten vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Torsten by state
Where Torsten concentrates geographically, total births since 1962
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 21 | 3.0% |
| #2 | Washington | | 10 | 1.4% |
| #3 | Minnesota | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Torsten's total US births 3.0%
Even split
21 of 705 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Torsten? ▼
705 babies have been named Torsten since 1962. It currently ranks #5287 among boys. The peak year was 2009 with 33 births.
When was Torsten most popular? ▼
Torsten was most popular in the 2010s decade with 255 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Torsten most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Torsten are California (21 births), Washington (10 births), Minnesota (5 births).
How long has the name Torsten been used? ▼
Torsten has been recorded in Social Security data since 1962, spanning 64 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Torsten? ▼
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 Torsten's data
- Torsten's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (255 total births) through the 2020s (128) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Torstens (21 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 Torsten
Nearby Names Like Torsten
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Torsten
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 Torsten side by side: Torsten vs Tory Torsten vs Torin Torsten vs Torrey
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Torsten
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, 1962–2025 (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. "Torsten: #5287 Boys' Name - 705 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/torsten. 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 Torsten 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.