Toria
A feminine name of various origins and meanings, including "valley" or "tower".
Name Census estimates that about 1,079 living Americans carry the first name Toria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Toria today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Toria births was 1976 (61 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Toria. 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
1.1K
~ 1 in 317,659 Americans
Peak year
1976
61 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2023 SSA rank
#15,013
Tracked since 1958
Popularity
Toria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Toria from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 360 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
Toria 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 Toria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Torias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. Ohio, Michigan, South Carolina recorded the most babies named Toria, while Texas, Tennessee, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Toria
The name Toria is believed to have originated from the Latin language, with its roots tracing back to ancient Rome. One possible derivation is from the Latin word "torus," which means "a round, swelling, or projection," potentially referring to a physical characteristic or a family name associated with a particular trade or occupation.
Another theory suggests that Toria may be linked to the Latin word "tori," which translates to "bed" or "couch." This connection could indicate an association with domestic life, hospitality, or a name given to those involved in the textile or furniture-making industries.
In ancient Roman texts and records, variations of the name Toria can be found, such as Toria, Torius, and Torianus. These names were borne by both men and women, although more commonly used as a feminine name.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Toria was Toria Flavia, a Roman noblewoman who lived during the 1st century AD. She was a member of the prominent Flavian dynasty and is mentioned in several historical accounts of the period.
In the 4th century, Toria Magna, a Roman poet and scholar, gained recognition for her literary works. Her poetry and philosophical writings were widely praised and studied during her lifetime.
During the Middle Ages, the name Toria found its way into various European cultures, including the Italian and Spanish regions. In the 12th century, Toria de Lara was a Spanish noblewoman and influential figure in the court of King Alfonso VII of León and Castile.
In the Renaissance period, Toria Galli was an Italian painter and artist active in the 16th century. Her works, primarily religious paintings and frescoes, adorned several churches and monasteries in Florence and surrounding areas.
Another notable figure was Toria Pallavicino, an Italian philosopher and writer who lived in the 17th century. Her treatises on ethics and moral philosophy were widely read and discussed among the intellectual circles of her time.
While the name Toria has undergone various spelling and pronunciation changes throughout history, it has maintained a presence across various cultures and time periods, carrying with it a rich tapestry of historical associations and meanings.
People
Toria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Toria 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
Toria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Toria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,079 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Toria 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 317,659 US residents.
Is Toria a common name?
We classify Toria as "Rare". It ranks above 90.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,151 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Toria most popular?
The single biggest year for Toria was 1976, when 61 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Toria is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Toria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Toria 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.