Toren
Toren is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Chief or watchtower.
Origin and history
Toren is a modern English name derived from the Irish surname or Gaelic root meaning chief or watchtower. It has gained mild popularity as a modern, gentle two-syllable masculine choice. While relatively rare in the United States, it fits nicely with contemporary naming trends.
Popularity in the United States
970 babies in the United States have been named Toren since 1880. It ranks #3711 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1783.
States where it is most popular
- CA (70.8 %)
- WA (18.8 %)
- CO (10.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 35 |
| 1970-1980 | 22 |
| 1980-1990 | 64 |
| 1990-2000 | 155 |
| 2000-2010 | 252 |
| 2010-2019 | 292 |
| 2020-2029 | 144 |
Fun facts
- Toren is often considered a variant of Torin, which stems from the Gaelic word for chief.
- Though rare, the name has seen steady, low-level usage in the United States in recent decades.