Torry
Torry is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Thor's warrior or watchtower.
Origin and history
Torry is a masculine given name of Old Norse and Scottish origin, historically derived from a surname or place name associated with the Old Norse name Þórir, meaning 'Thor's warrior'. It can also serve as a modern variant spelling of Torrey or Tory. In the United States, it has been used moderately throughout the 20th century, though it remains a rare choice today.
Popularity in the United States
1,460 babies in the United States have been named Torry since 1880. It ranks #3267 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1912.
States where it is most popular
- TX (21.5 %)
- IL (15.9 %)
- GA (12.1 %)
- TN (11.2 %)
- NC (10.3 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 23 |
| 1960-1970 | 130 |
| 1970-1980 | 429 |
| 1980-1990 | 326 |
| 1990-2000 | 284 |
| 2000-2010 | 164 |
| 2010-2019 | 84 |
| 2020-2029 | 15 |
Famous people named Torry
- Torry Holt: American football player
- Torry Castellano: Musician, Drummer
Nicknames
Tor
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the Old Norse name Þórir, incorporating the element Thor, the god of thunder.
- Torry is also the name of a historic area in Aberdeen, Scotland, derived from a Gaelic word meaning 'hillock'.