Toree
A modern invented name possibly related to the French word torrent.
Name Census estimates that about 434 living Americans carry the first name Toree. It is a predominantly female name (93.3% of registrations). The average person named Toree today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Toree births was 1994 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Toree. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
434
~ 1 in 789,757 Americans
Peak year
1994
31 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
1999 SSA rank
#9,806
Tracked since 1976
Gender
Gender distribution for Toree
Toree leans heavily female at 93.3% of total registrations, but 30 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Toree as a male name
- Ranked #9,806 in 1999
- 6 male births in 1999
- Peak: 1992 (7 births)
Toree as a female name
- Ranked #14,213 in 2016
- 7 female births in 2016
- Peak: 1998 (25 births)
Popularity
Toree: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Toree from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 218 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Toree by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Toree during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Torees live
Origin
Meaning and history of Toree
The name Toree is believed to have originated from the Old English word "tor," which means a rocky hill or a tower. It was a common name used in medieval England, particularly in areas with hilly terrain or castles built on elevated ground.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Toree can be traced back to the 11th century, when it appeared in the Domesday Book, a manuscript record of a great survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name was often spelled as "Tore" or "Tori" during that time.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Toree de Montfort was a knight who fought in the Second Crusade. He was part of the army led by King Louis VII of France and participated in the siege of Damascus in 1148.
During the 13th century, a renowned poet and scholar named Toree de Vaux lived in France. He is known for his contributions to the troubadour tradition and his works celebrating courtly love.
In the 15th century, Toree Williamson was a Scottish nobleman and landowner who played a significant role in the Wars of the Roses, supporting the House of York against the Lancastrians.
Another notable figure with the name Toree was Sir Toree Boleyn, an English diplomat and courtier during the reign of King Henry VIII in the 16th century. He was the grandfather of Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII.
Throughout history, the name Toree has been used across various cultures and regions, although its origins can be traced back to Old English roots. While not as common today as it once was, the name carries a rich heritage and has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.
People
Toree + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Toree as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Toree: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Toree?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 434 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Toree going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 789,757 US residents.
Is Toree a common name?
We classify Toree as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 448 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Toree most popular?
The single biggest year for Toree was 1994, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Toree is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Toree a female name?
Yes, 93.3% of people registered as Toree in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.