Torrell
Every Torrell since 1965 — 381 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Torrell
Torrell is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1965, 381 American babies have been named Torrell. Its peak came in 1989, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Torrell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Torrell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,640 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #13,859 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,645 |
| 2008 | 6 | #12,411 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,693 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10,554 |
| 2005 | 7 | #10,054 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,851 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,566 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,491 |
| 2001 | 8 | #8,259 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,788 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,788 |
| 1990 | 13 | #4,385 |
| 1985 | 17 | #2,933 |
| 1980 | 10 | #4,109 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 8 | #3,226 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Torrell in 2025?
Torrell did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Torrell?
381 babies have been named Torrell in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Torrell most popular?
Torrell peaked in 1989, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Torrell a boy or girl name?
Torrell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Torrell rising or falling?
Torrell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.