Torlan
A fictional name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Torlan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Torlan today is around 66 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Torlan births was 1965 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Torlan. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Torlan is about 66 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Torlans were born before 1970.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Torlan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1965
5 babies that year
Average age
66
years old
1965 SSA rank
#4,385
Tracked since 1965
Popularity
Torlan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Torlan 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 Torlan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Torlan
The name Torlan is believed to have originated from the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. The name is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "torla," which means "hill" or "mound." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to individuals who lived in or near hilly or mountainous regions.
One of the earliest known references to the name Torlan can be found in the Etruscan inscriptions discovered in the ancient city of Cerveteri, dating back to the 6th century BCE. These inscriptions were carved into various artifacts, such as pottery and stone tablets, and provide valuable insights into the language and culture of the Etruscan people.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Torlan. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Torlan the Younger, a renowned Etruscan sculptor who lived in the 5th century BCE. His works, which include intricate bronze statues and relief carvings, are considered masterpieces of Etruscan art and have been preserved in various museums across Italy.
In the 2nd century BCE, Torlan of Syracuse was a Greek mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. He is credited with developing a method for predicting solar eclipses and is believed to have influenced the work of later astronomers, such as Ptolemy.
During the Middle Ages, Torlan the Scribe was a renowned calligrapher and illuminator of manuscripts in the 11th century. He was known for his exceptional skill in creating beautifully illustrated religious texts, which are now housed in various libraries and museums throughout Europe.
In the 15th century, Torlan Belvedere was an Italian architect and engineer who played a pivotal role in the construction of several iconic buildings in Florence, including the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore and the Palazzo Pitti. His innovative techniques and attention to detail have left a lasting legacy in the field of Renaissance architecture.
Another notable figure with the name Torlan was Torlan de Monfort, a French knight who fought in the Crusades during the 13th century. He was renowned for his bravery and military prowess and is mentioned in several historical accounts of the Crusades, particularly in the chronicles of the siege of Acre in 1191.
People
Torlan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Torlan 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
Torlan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Torlan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Torlan 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Torlan a common name?
We classify Torlan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Torlan most popular?
The single biggest year for Torlan was 1965, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Torlan is about 66 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Torlan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Torlan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Torlan in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Torlan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Torlan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Torlan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Torlan as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.