Torrence
Every Torrence since 1912 — 3,395 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Torrence
Torrence is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,766 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 3,395 American babies have been named Torrence — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1973, when 81 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 Torrence stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Torrence 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 | 5 | #17,065 | 13 | #6,766 |
| 2024 | — | — | 12 | #7,220 |
| 2023 | — | — | 22 | #4,728 |
| 2022 | — | — | 15 | #6,126 |
| 2021 | — | — | 15 | #6,005 |
| 2020 | 5 | #17,321 | 12 | #6,995 |
| 2019 | — | — | 26 | #4,101 |
| 2018 | 6 | #15,526 | 29 | #3,786 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,641 | 27 | #3,975 |
| 2016 | — | — | 33 | #3,434 |
| 2015 | — | — | 23 | #4,389 |
| 2014 | 6 | #16,368 | 30 | #3,607 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,484 | 37 | #3,052 |
| 2012 | — | — | 49 | #2,546 |
| 2011 | 8 | #13,261 | 50 | #2,502 |
| 2010 | 8 | #13,358 | 31 | #3,518 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,661 | 26 | #4,023 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,539 | 33 | #3,413 |
| 2007 | 12 | #10,094 | 43 | #2,803 |
| 2006 | 9 | #12,361 | 35 | #3,148 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,800 | 42 | #2,649 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,805 | 36 | #2,878 |
| 2003 | 23 | #5,407 | 36 | #2,774 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,678 | 34 | #2,814 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,600 | 40 | #2,481 |
| 2000 | — | — | 32 | #2,859 |
| 1995 | — | — | 47 | #1,862 |
| 1990 | — | — | 50 | #1,657 |
| 1985 | — | — | 53 | #1,331 |
| 1980 | — | — | 48 | #1,376 |
| 1975 | — | — | 75 | #952 |
| 1970 | — | — | 72 | #950 |
| 1965 | — | — | 36 | #1,292 |
| 1960 | — | — | 26 | #1,617 |
| 1955 | — | — | 16 | #2,040 |
| 1950 | — | — | 11 | #2,429 |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 10 | #2,920 |
| 1920 | — | — | 7 | #3,783 |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Torrence in 2025?
Torrence ranked #6,766 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Torrence?
3,395 babies have been named Torrence in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Torrence most popular?
Torrence peaked in 1973, when 81 newborns received the name.
Is Torrence a boy or girl name?
Torrence is used for both: about 6% of babies named Torrence have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Torrence rising or falling?
Torrence is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.