Toriana
A feminine name with uncertain origins, potentially from Latin origins meaning "daughter of the bull".
Name Census estimates that about 635 living Americans carry the first name Toriana. It is a predominantly female name (99.2% of registrations). The average person named Toriana today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Toriana births was 2001 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Toriana. 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
635
~ 1 in 539,771 Americans
Peak year
2001
38 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
1971 SSA rank
#5,601
Tracked since 1971
Gender
Gender distribution for Toriana
Out of the 647 babies given the name Toriana since 1880, 99.2% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Toriana as a male name
- Ranked #5,601 in 1971
- 5 male births in 1971
- Peak: 1971 (5 births)
Toriana as a female name
- Ranked #15,052 in 2024
- 6 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2001 (38 births)
Popularity
Toriana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Toriana from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 273 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Toriana 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 Toriana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Torianas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Toriana
The name Toriana has its roots in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. The name is derived from the Etruscan word "Turi," meaning "tower" or "fortified settlement," and the feminine suffix "-ana," indicating a feminine name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Toriana can be found in a collection of Etruscan funerary inscriptions dating back to the 5th century BCE. These inscriptions were discovered in the necropolis of Cerveteri, an ancient Etruscan city located near modern-day Rome.
During the Roman period, the name Toriana was occasionally used by families of Etruscan descent living within the Roman Empire. However, it was relatively uncommon compared to more popular Roman names of the time.
In the Middle Ages, the name Toriana saw a brief resurgence in certain regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Florence and Siena. This can be attributed to a renewed interest in Etruscan culture and the rediscovery of ancient Etruscan artifacts and inscriptions.
One notable figure who bore the name Toriana was Toriana de' Bardi, a noblewoman from the powerful Bardi family of Florence, who lived in the 13th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of various religious institutions.
Another historical figure with the name Toriana was Toriana Guicciardini, a Renaissance-era poet and writer who lived in Florence during the 15th century. Her works, which included sonnets and love poems, were highly regarded by her contemporaries.
In the 17th century, Toriana Malaspina was a renowned painter from the city of Pavia, known for her portraits and religious works. Her paintings can still be found in various churches and museums throughout northern Italy.
During the 18th century, Toriana Mancini was a celebrated opera singer from Rome. She performed in some of the most prestigious opera houses of her time, including La Scala in Milan and the Teatro San Carlo in Naples.
Lastly, in the 19th century, Toriana Fiorelli was an Italian archaeologist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Etruscan civilization. Her excavations and research helped shed light on the language, art, and culture of this ancient people.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Toriana throughout history, reflecting its Etruscan origins and cultural significance within certain regions of Italy.
People
Toriana + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Toriana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Toriana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 635 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Toriana 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 539,771 US residents.
Is Toriana a common name?
We classify Toriana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 647 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Toriana most popular?
The single biggest year for Toriana was 2001, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Toriana is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Toriana a female name?
Yes, 99.2% of people registered as Toriana 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.