Tor
Every Tor since 1949 — 886 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tor
Tor is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,148 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1949, 886 American babies have been named Tor. Its peak came in 1965, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tor stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tor year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #7,148 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,703 |
| 2022 | 10 | #8,231 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,645 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,953 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,736 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,583 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,605 |
| 2016 | 15 | #6,031 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,455 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,697 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,377 |
| 2012 | 12 | #7,003 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,224 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,711 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7,194 |
| 2008 | 10 | #8,249 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,785 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,945 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,620 |
| 2004 | 13 | #6,105 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,225 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,995 |
| 2001 | 15 | #5,118 |
| 2000 | 22 | #3,752 |
| 1995 | 5 | #10,201 |
| 1990 | 16 | #3,760 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,505 |
| 1980 | 13 | #3,419 |
| 1975 | 13 | #3,065 |
| 1970 | 18 | #2,206 |
| 1965 | 30 | #1,426 |
| 1960 | 9 | #3,057 |
| 1955 | 6 | #3,852 |
| 1950 | 6 | #3,650 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Tor
- Tor Johnson Actor · 1902–1971
- Tor Endresen Musician · b. 1959
- Tor Hogne Aarøy Soccer player · b. 1977
- Tor Arne Hetland Skier · b. 1974
- Toró Soccer player · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tor in 2025?
Tor ranked #7,148 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tor?
886 babies have been named Tor in the United States since 1949, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tor most popular?
Tor peaked in 1965, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Tor a boy or girl name?
Tor is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tor rising or falling?
Tor is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tor?
Well-known people named Tor include Tor Johnson (actor), Tor Endresen (musician), Tor Hogne Aarøy (soccer player).