Torrin
Torrin is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Chief or little tower.
Origin and history
Torrin is a masculine given name of Irish Gaelic origin, typically derived from the surname Ó Toráin, meaning 'chief' or 'little tower'. It has gained modest usage in the United States as a rare alternative to Torin or Torren. With under 1,000 recorded male births in the U.S. since 1880, it remains a distinctive, modern-sounding choice.
Popularity in the United States
947 babies in the United States have been named Torrin since 1880. It ranks #3732 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1741.
States where it is most popular
- CA (66.7 %)
- NY (33.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 23 |
| 1980-1990 | 74 |
| 1990-2000 | 175 |
| 2000-2010 | 216 |
| 2010-2019 | 262 |
| 2020-2029 | 186 |
Fun facts
- Torrin is a less common variant of the Irish name Torin, sharing the same Gaelic roots.
- Nearly twenty percent of all total U.S. male births for Torrin since 1880 have occurred in the 2020s alone.