Torin
Boy name · #1348 in 2025 · Uniqueness 76/100
Torin is currently the #1348 boy name in the United States — 140 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1297, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 12,857 boys born in 2025 was named Torin.
Babies named Torin per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 69-year story
Torin first appears in the Social Security records in 1956, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2018, when 210 boys were named Torin — good for #984 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Torin against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Torin in class?
Torin scores 76 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Torin will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Torin is most common
Geography matters for names, and Torin is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Torins were CA (16), PA (11), NY (9), MN (7), WA (7). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Torin
Statistically, parents drawn to Torin tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Thorin, Kyrin, Arin, Torrin, and Aarin.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Torin | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 140 | #1347 |
| 2024 | 180 | #1160 |
| 2023 | 141 | #1340 |
| 2022 | 170 | #1188 |
| 2021 | 171 | #1161 |
| 2020 | 202 | #1023 |
| 2019 | 196 | #1047 |
| 2018 | 210 | #984 |
| 2017 | 180 | #1086 |
| 2016 | 158 | #1199 |
| 2015 | 137 | #1297 |
| 2014 | 165 | #1147 |
| 2013 | 127 | #1340 |
| 2012 | 149 | #1202 |
| 2011 | 129 | #1319 |
| 2010 | 132 | #1299 |
| 2009 | 124 | #1377 |
| 2008 | 152 | #1175 |
| 2007 | 161 | #1120 |
| 2006 | 136 | #1229 |
| 2005 | 109 | #1372 |
| 2004 | 139 | #1132 |
| 2003 | 106 | #1310 |
| 2002 | 96 | #1372 |
| 2001 | 94 | #1357 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Torin a popular boy name?
Torin ranked #1348 among boys in 2025 with 140 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1297.
When was the name Torin most popular?
Torin peaked in 2018, when 210 American boys received the name (ranked #984 that year). Since 2018 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Torin?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 12,857 newborn American boys was named Torin. It scores 76/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.