Boy · #10,556 in 2026

Torez

Chystiakove, also known as Torez is a city that is disputed between Ukraine and Russia. The city is a center of the regional coal industry and much of its economy relies on mining, despite a recent drop in the number of employed miners. The city has a population of 53,462.

Current Rank
#10,556
Peak Rank
#4,052 (1995)
Total Babies
90
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1981
First Year
2001
Last Year
1995
Peak Year
#4052
Peak Rank
90
Total Count
12
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Torez

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Chystiakove, also known as Torez is a city that is disputed between Ukraine and Russia. The city is a center of the regional coal industry and much of its economy relies on mining, despite a recent drop in the number of employed miners. The city has a population of 53,462.

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Origin & history
The region was settled in 1778 at the confluence of the Sevostyanivka and Orlova Rivers (which drain into the Mius River ) by runaway serfs from southern Russia and Ukraine. By 1800 the settlement, with 225 residents, was known as the sloboda Oleksiivka after a son of landowner and founder S. Leonov. From 1840 it was named Oleksiieve-Leonove , and from 1868 Chystiakove . By the 1860s the town, now known as Chystiakove for a merchant and owner of a local manor, was a coal-mining hub. In 1875, two mining companies were founded: Chystiakovs'ke (which operated two coal mines) and Oleksiivs'ke, whi

The Story of Torez

Torez first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1981, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1995, when 15 Torezs were born — ranking #4,052 that year. As of 2026, Torez ranks #10,556 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 90 Torezs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Torez

Phonetically similar names — useful when Torez is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Torez

What does the name Torez mean?
Chystiakove, also known as Torez is a city that is disputed between Ukraine and Russia. The city is a center of the regional coal industry and much of its economy relies on mining, despite a recent drop in the number of employed miners. The city has a population of 53,462.
How popular is Torez in 2026?
In 2026, Torez ranks #10,556 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Torez most popular?
Torez reached its peak popularity in 1995, ranking #4,052 that year with 15 babies given the name.
Is Torez a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Torez is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Torez?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Torez include Jwan, Aquan, Markise. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Torez

Torez is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 90 births in the dataset. Torez's peak popularity came in 1995 when it ranked #4,052. Use the chart and map above to compare Torez's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.