Tory
Tory is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Victory; or derived from the Middle English name Victoria or Gaelic surname origins.
Origin and history
Tory is a diminutive or variant of names like Victoria, meaning 'victory', or derived from Middle English surname origins. Historically used as a nickname, it gained standalone popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. It remains a recognizable, gender-neutral choice with a preppy, classic feel.
Popularity in the United States
3,926 babies in the United States have been named Tory since 1880. It ranks #2816 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1987.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.8 %)
- TX (16.2 %)
- OH (8.1 %)
- PA (6.9 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
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 | 13 |
| 1950-1960 | 115 |
| 1960-1970 | 307 |
| 1970-1980 | 741 |
| 1980-1990 | 698 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,041 |
| 2000-2010 | 552 |
| 2010-2019 | 345 |
| 2020-2029 | 114 |
Famous people named Tory
- Tory Burch: Fashion Designer, Businesswoman
Fun facts
- Tory originally developed as a short form of Victoria, though it eventually established itself as an independent given name.
- While commonly given to females as a variant of Victoria, Tory is also used for males, often as a short form of Torrence or Torin.