Torry Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
86% Masculine / 14% Feminine
Meaning:
Torry means 'son of Torry' and is of Scottish origin.
Meaning of the Name Torry
Torry is a modern English name of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Scottish surname 'MacTorry' which means 'son of Torry'. The name Torry is typically used as a masculine given name, and it carries the connotation of strength and bravery. It is also associated with the Scottish countryside and nature.
Popularity of the Name Torry
The popularity for the name Torry peaked in popularity in the year 1976 with 71 births, which ranked number 2,455 out of 15,853 unique names for that year. Torry had the most female births in 1977 with 24, which ranked number 3,175 out of 11,328 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1976 with 71, which ranked number 991 out of 6,494 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Torry has declined over the last ten years from 11 births to 10 births, a decline of -9.09%. Among males, Torry has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 11 births to 10 births, a decline of -9.09%.
Nationwide Popularity of Torry
- 20 Year Trend of Torry: -58.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Torry: -9.09%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Torry: -9.09%
Popularity of Torry by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Torry. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Torry in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Torry is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Torry
- Total Births of Torry: 10 (-0.95%)
- Male Births of Torry: 10 (-0.95%)
Given the downward trend of Torry over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.95% decrease in total births, for a total of 10 births in 2024. Male births for Torry have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 10 male births in 2024, a decrease of -0.95%.