Toru
Pronunciation: [ t-AWR-oo ]
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Toru first appeared in US Social Security records in 1995.
Over 5 babies have been named Toru in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Toru is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,426 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,426
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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