Torre
Torre is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Tower, watchtower, or high place.
Origin and history
Torre is an Italian-origin name derived from the word for 'tower', originally used as a topographic surname or given name. In the United States, it is a rare masculine name with modest historical usage. It carries a strong, structural quality owing to its literal architectural meaning.
Popularity in the United States
861 babies in the United States have been named Torre since 1880. It ranks #3816 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1912.
States where it is most popular
- GA (80 %)
- NY (20 %)
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 | 11 |
| 1960-1970 | 69 |
| 1970-1980 | 204 |
| 1980-1990 | 201 |
| 1990-2000 | 200 |
| 2000-2010 | 113 |
| 2010-2019 | 48 |
| 2020-2029 | 15 |
Famous people named Torre
- Torre Catalano: Director, Producer
Fun facts
- The name originally designated someone who lived near a tower or watchtower.
- Torre has remained a very uncommon given name in the United States, recorded under 1,000 times for males since 1880.