Torrance
Torrance is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
From the little hills or high place; possibly derived from Terence.
Origin and history
Torrance is a surname-derived given name with Scottish Gaelic and Latin roots, likely connected to places meaning 'from the little hills' or related to the Roman name Terence. While historically uncommon, it has had steady, moderate usage in the United States over the last century.
Popularity in the United States
3,590 babies in the United States have been named Torrance since 1880. It ranks #2140 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1826.
States where it is most popular
- FL (21.1 %)
- IL (14.8 %)
- GA (14.1 %)
- TX (13.5 %)
- AL (5.3 %)
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 | 18 |
| 1950-1960 | 88 |
| 1960-1970 | 324 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,106 |
| 1980-1990 | 624 |
| 1990-2000 | 578 |
| 2000-2010 | 416 |
| 2010-2019 | 335 |
| 2020-2029 | 101 |
Famous people named Torrance
- Torrance Coombs: Actor
Nicknames
Tor, Tori
Fun facts
- Torrance is well-known as a major city in Los Angeles County, California, named after its founder Jared Sidney Torrance.
- As a surname, it derives from several Scottish locations named Torrance, stemming from Gaelic word 'torr' meaning hill or mound.