Torrie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Torrie is a Scottish name derived from the word 'Tor', meaning hill or rocky place. It has evolved from its original forms like Tor and Torr. The name reflects traits of strength and stability. There is no biblical relevance associated with it. The name became more popular in the 20th century and is currently viewed as modern and friendly.
The name Torrie is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South 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, Torrie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Torrie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2451st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3702nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9244th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18598th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3957th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1759th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2041st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3294th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9192nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Torrie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Torrie"
Pronunciation
/ˈtɔːri/
Origin
Scottish
Etymology
The name Torrie is derived from the Scottish surname Torrie, which is a diminutive form of 'Tor', meaning 'hill' or 'rocky place'.
Meaning
hill, rocky place
Language Evolution
Tor, Torr
Historical Usage
Torrie gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in Scotland and among English-speaking communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Tori, Tory
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Torrie is seen as a modern and trendy name, often associated with a friendly and approachable personality.
Famous People
Torrie Wilson (professional wrestler and model), Torrie McLean (celebrity chef)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Torrie"
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 "Torrie"
"Torrie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2451st of 10718 | 249 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3702nd of 16616 | 225 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 9244th of 24088 | 99 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 18598th of 23106 | 13 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3957th of 12526 | 181 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1759th of 19264 | 849 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2041st of 27321 | 968 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3294th of 35406 | 740 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 9192nd of 30306 | 135 |
Regional Popularity of "Torrie" by Generation for Male 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) |
- |
55.90% 1947th/3483 |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Torrie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 2227th/2227 |
- | - |
77.01% 2137th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
54.55% 1602nd/2937 |
67.70% 2358th/3483 |
43.04% 1514th/3518 |
53.07% 2146th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
62.01% 2285th/3685 |
64.72% 2896th/4475 |
57.76% 3000th/5194 |
39.94% 2523rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
69.71% 3194th/4582 |
94.17% 4863rd/5164 |
64.93% 4748th/7313 |
80.54% 6011th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Torrie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Torrie" 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.