Torrance
Pronunciation: [ t-AWR-uhns ]
Torrance is a boy baby name. Ranked #9,749 in the US, popular nicknames include Tor, Toy, and Torie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Torrance first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,554 babies have been named Torrance in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Torrance is past its peak , currently ranked #9,749 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,749
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Torrance is also used as a girl name, ranked #11327.
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About the Name Torrance
Torrance is a boy name .
Is Torrance a boy or girl name? Torrance is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,749 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #11,327. Torrance is more commonly used as a boy name.
Torrance is currently ranked #9,749 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Torrance include Tor, Toy, Torie, and Torrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Torrance include Torrin, Torrey, Torren . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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