Is Torry a boy's or girl's name?

Torry is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 236 recorded births.

When was Torry most popular?

Torry reached its peak popularity in 1976 with 71 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Torry?

Torry is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 1,460 babies in the U.S. since 1946. Its peak was in 1976.

Torry

An uncommon Scottish Gaelic pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsScottish GaelicNot ranked recently Also a pet name

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Torry is a boy's and girl's baby name of Scottish Gaelic origin, a variant of Torrey or Tory, derived from the Gaelic torr meaning 'rocky peak' or hill. It's also used as a short form of names like Torrence or Victoria.

Torry has a crisp, energetic sound — the strong initial consonant and bright vowel giving it an upbeat quality. It appeared in mid-20th century America as both a genuine given name and a casual nickname, carrying a sporty, approachable character.

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Popularity Over Time

Torry has 65+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1946.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Torry
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	15	#11047	▼
2010s	84	#8973	▼
2000s	164	#5392	▼
1990s	284	#2841	▼
1980s	326	#1945	▼
1970s	429	#1437	▲
1960s	130	#2583	▲
1950s	23	#3450	▲
1940s	5	#3980	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(65 years, 1946–2022)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Torry
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2022	10	#8227	+5 (100.0%)
2020	5	#13867	-1 (-16.7%)
2018	6	#12000	0
2017	6	#12098	-3 (-33.3%)
2016	9	#8742	+2 (28.6%)
2015	7	#10530	-3 (-30.0%)
2014	10	#8067	0
2013	10	#8051	-1 (-9.1%)
2012	11	#7503	-3 (-21.4%)
2011	14	#6224	+3 (27.3%)
2010	11	#7538	0
2009	11	#7645	-2 (-15.4%)
2008	13	#6726	-2 (-13.3%)
2007	15	#5882	+1 (7.1%)
2006	14	#6069	-3 (-17.6%)
2005	17	#5011	+4 (30.8%)
2004	13	#6106	-9 (-40.9%)
2003	22	#3968	+3 (15.8%)
2002	19	#4313	-3 (-13.6%)
2001	22	#3832	+4 (22.2%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Torry as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Torry has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 236 births since 1959.

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Current rank

236

Total births

1977

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Torry be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Torry is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it is not currently ranked. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Torry, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1946–2022) · Methodology