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Torin
BoyIrish· “modern name; uncertain origin”
- Meaning
- modern name; uncertain origin (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- TAW-rihn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,350
- US babies 2025
- 140
- Best rank
- #991 (2018)
- Peak year
- 2018
Meaning and origin of Torin
Torin is often said to mean “modern name; uncertain origin”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Irish roots.
Torin is a name whose origin is uncertain. It is used in Ireland and Scotland and is sometimes linked to Irish or Gaelic roots, with suggested meanings such as "chief," but these connections are not firmly established. Torin also resembles Scandinavian names beginning with Tor, after the Norse god Thor, though that link is not documented either. As a given name, Torin has a strong, modern sound. Pronounced TAW-rihn, it is easy to say. Tor is a possible nickname. Torin suits parents who want an uncommon name with a Celtic feel.
Popularity over time
Torin first appears in US Social Security records in 1956. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 1 different years, starting in 2018. Its best national rank was #991 in 2018, the same year it reached its highest count of 210 babies. In 2025, 140 babies were named Torin, and it ranked #1,350 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #2,609 in 1980, #1,781 in 2000, #1,307 in 2010, and #1,350 in 2025. Of the 5,255 US boys named Torin since records began, 30% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 1,179 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Dhruv, Aayan, Gianluca, Cayde, and Kacen.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Torin ranked highest in Idaho, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | #483 | 5 |
| Minnesota | #708 | 7 |
| Pennsylvania | #786 | 11 |
| Utah | #800 | 5 |
| Washington | #888 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 96% of US babies named Torin over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Torin is usually pronounced TAW-rihn, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with T and ends in “-in”.
Middle names for Torin
A few middle names that flow with Torin: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Torin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Torin mean?
Torin is often said to mean “modern name; uncertain origin”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Irish roots.
What is the origin of the name Torin?
Torin has Irish roots. Torin is a name whose origin is uncertain.
Is Torin a popular name?
Not especially. Torin ranked #1,350 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Torin a boy or girl name?
Torin is mainly a boy's name. About 96% of US babies named Torin over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Torin?
Torin is usually pronounced TAW-rihn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings