Torryn
A gender-neutral name of uncertain origin, possibly Celtic.
Name Census estimates that about 381 living Americans carry the first name Torryn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 59.4% of registrations being female. The average person named Torryn today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Torryn births was 2019 (62 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Torryn. 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
381
~ 1 in 899,618 Americans
Peak year
2019
62 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,775
Tracked since 2002
Gender
Gender distribution for Torryn
Torryn is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 384 total registrations, 156 (40.6%) were male and 228 (59.4%) were female.
Torryn as a male name
- Ranked #10,775 in 2024
- 7 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2018 (31 births)
Torryn as a female name
- Ranked #10,992 in 2024
- 9 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (31 births)
Popularity
Torryn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Torryn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 197 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Torryn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Torryn 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 Torryn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Torryn
The name Torryn is believed to have originated from the Old Norse language, which was spoken by the Germanic tribes that inhabited Scandinavia during the Viking Age (8th to 11th centuries). It is derived from the Old Norse name "Þórrin," which itself is a diminutive form of the name "Þórr," meaning "thunder."
In Norse mythology, Þórr (also spelled Thor) was the god of thunder, lightning, storms, oak trees, strength, and fertility. He was one of the most revered and powerful deities in the Norse pantheon, and his name was often invoked for protection and strength in battle.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Torryn can be traced back to the medieval period in Scandinavia. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Torryn Ragnarsson, a Norwegian chieftain who lived in the 10th century and was known for his ferocity in battle.
Another notable figure in history with the name Torryn was Torryn Svensson, a Swedish explorer who was part of the Viking expeditions to Greenland and North America in the 11th century. He is believed to have been one of the first Europeans to set foot on the shores of what is now Newfoundland, Canada.
In the 13th century, a Danish nobleman named Torryn Hvide played a significant role in the Kalmar Union, which united the kingdoms of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway under a single monarch. He served as a trusted advisor to King Eric VI and helped negotiate the terms of the union.
During the Renaissance period, Torryn Andersen was a renowned Danish painter and sculptor who was active in the 16th century. His works included religious paintings and intricate wood carvings, many of which can still be seen in churches and museums across Denmark.
In more recent times, Torryn Kristiansen was a Norwegian naval officer who served during World War II. He played a crucial role in the resistance movement against the German occupation of Norway and was awarded the War Cross with Sword for his bravery and leadership.
While the name Torryn has its roots in Norse mythology and Scandinavian history, it has gradually gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries. Its connection to the powerful Norse god Thor and its meaning of "thunder" have contributed to its appeal as a strong and unique name for both boys and girls.
People
Torryn + 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
Torryn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Torryn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 381 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Torryn 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 899,618 US residents.
Is Torryn a common name?
We classify Torryn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 384 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Torryn most popular?
The single biggest year for Torryn was 2019, when 62 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Torryn is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Torryn a female name?
Yes, 59.4% of people registered as Torryn 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.