Torrey
Meaning
“A surname-turned-name from Old English torr, 'high rock, peak', also used as a nickname for Torrance.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Torrey peaked in the 1970s and the 2010s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Torrey
Most people given the name Torrey in the United States were born between 1970 and 1999. The Torrey you meet today is most often in his 30s or 40s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Torrey deep dive
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