Torin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Torin has Irish origins and means 'chief' or 'master'. It evolved from the name Tor and became more popular during the late 20th century. The name is associated with traits of leadership and strength, while it does not have significant biblical relevance.
The name Torin is most popular in Colorado, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Torin has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Torin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3316th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2020th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1540th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1338th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1158th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 17789th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12495th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12672nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Torin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Torin"
Pronunciation
/ˈtɔːrɪn/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Torin is derived from the Irish name 'Torin', which is a diminutive form of 'Tor', meaning 'chief' or 'master'.
Meaning
chief, master
Language Evolution
Tor, Torin
Historical Usage
The name Torin gained popularity in the late 20th century as part of a broader interest in Irish names.
Variants & Derivatives
Torrin, Toryn
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Torin is perceived as a strong and unique name, often associated with leadership and strength.
Famous People
Torin Yater-Wallace, Torin Koos
Explore More Torin Name Visualizations
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Torin"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Torin"
"Torin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3316th of 7552 | 115 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2020th of 10718 | 343 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1540th of 16616 | 822 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1338th of 24088 | 1,798 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1158th of 23106 | 2,036 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 17789th of 27321 | 25 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 12495th of 35406 | 110 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 12672nd of 30306 | 78 |
Regional Popularity of "Torin" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
50.91% 2059th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
49.44% 1822nd/3685 |
40.20% 1799th/4475 |
48.23% 2505th/5194 |
20.48% 1294th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
37.56% 1721st/4582 |
27.23% 1406th/5164 |
24.09% 1762nd/7313 |
14.31% 1068th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
31.33% 1248th/3984 |
27.12% 1217th/4487 |
21.81% 1488th/6822 |
15.44% 969th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Torin" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Torin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Torin" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.