Torrance
Every Torrance since 1940 — 4,152 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Torrance
Torrance is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,369 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1940, 4,152 American babies have been named Torrance — about 86% boys and 14% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1973, when 128 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Torrance stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Torrance year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,781 | 18 | #5,369 |
| 2024 | 10 | #10,203 | 9 | #8,922 |
| 2023 | 8 | #12,101 | 15 | #6,188 |
| 2022 | 8 | #12,154 | 21 | #4,834 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,359 | 20 | #4,920 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,368 | 18 | #5,207 |
| 2019 | 12 | #9,071 | 25 | #4,217 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,568 | 17 | #5,522 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,880 | 41 | #2,943 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,359 | 44 | #2,769 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,903 | 26 | #4,070 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,454 | 39 | #2,980 |
| 2013 | 13 | #9,007 | 24 | #4,171 |
| 2012 | 22 | #6,094 | 42 | #2,863 |
| 2011 | 15 | #8,166 | 43 | #2,791 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,487 | 34 | #3,300 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,529 | 34 | #3,327 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,439 | 45 | #2,749 |
| 2007 | 28 | #5,220 | 44 | #2,760 |
| 2006 | 39 | #3,915 | 40 | #2,873 |
| 2005 | 42 | #3,580 | 36 | #2,953 |
| 2004 | 44 | #3,441 | 33 | #3,070 |
| 2003 | 62 | #2,606 | 53 | #2,125 |
| 2002 | 73 | #2,261 | 41 | #2,467 |
| 2001 | 40 | #3,415 | 51 | #2,083 |
| 2000 | — | — | 39 | #2,470 |
| 1995 | — | — | 52 | #1,735 |
| 1990 | — | — | 73 | #1,304 |
| 1985 | — | — | 44 | #1,522 |
| 1980 | — | — | 85 | #981 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,514 | 110 | #795 |
| 1970 | — | — | 119 | #757 |
| 1965 | — | — | 24 | #1,621 |
| 1960 | — | — | 16 | #2,114 |
| 1955 | — | — | 8 | #3,186 |
| 1950 | — | — | 10 | #2,568 |
| 1945 | — | — | 5 | #3,742 |
| 1940 | — | — | 5 | #3,902 |
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Famous people named Torrance
- Torrance Coombs Actor · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Torrance in 2025?
Torrance ranked #5,369 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Torrance?
4,152 babies have been named Torrance in the United States since 1940, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Torrance most popular?
Torrance peaked in 1973, when 128 newborns received the name.
Is Torrance a boy or girl name?
Torrance is used for both: about 14% of babies named Torrance have been girls and 86% boys.
Is the name Torrance rising or falling?
Torrance is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Torrance?
Well-known people named Torrance include Torrance Coombs (actor).