Find out how popular the first name Torii has been for the last 31 years (from 1991 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Torii by gender

Based on the last 31 years of data, Torii is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 81% of people named Torii being female.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Torii.

The history of the first name Torii

The name Torii has its origins in Japanese culture. It is believed to have derived from the word "tori," which means "bird" in Japanese. The earliest recorded use of the name Torii dates back to the 8th century AD, during the Nara period in Japan.

Torii is closely associated with the traditional Japanese Shinto religion. In Shinto shrines, a torii gate is a distinctive architectural feature that marks the transition from the profane to the sacred. These gates, often made of wood or stone, have a symbolic meaning and are believed to represent the entrance to the sacred space.

One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Torii was Torii Hiranao, a Japanese samurai and military commander who lived from 1579 to 1628. He served under the famous Tokugawa shogunate and played a significant role in the Siege of Osaka in 1615.

Another notable figure was Torii Kiyonobu I, a Japanese ukiyo-e artist and woodblock print designer who lived from 1664 to 1729. He was a prominent figure in the Torii school of ukiyo-e art and is known for his influential works depicting kabuki actors and scenes from traditional Japanese theater.

In the 19th century, Torii Yozo I was a renowned Japanese potter and ceramist who lived from 1838 to 1905. He was a pioneer of the Ohi-yaki pottery style and is credited with reviving and preserving traditional Japanese ceramic techniques.

Torii Ryuzo was a Japanese physicist and engineer who lived from 1870 to 1953. He made significant contributions to the development of wireless technology and is considered one of the founders of radio engineering in Japan.

In more recent history, Torii Yasunari was a Japanese writer and poet who lived from 1923 to 1993. He is best known for his novel "The Scorpion," which explores themes of isolation and existentialism in post-war Japan.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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