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1965

First Year

1971

Last Year

1971

Peak Year

#3962

Peak Rank

13

Total Count

2

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Torr

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

The torr is a unit of pressure based on an absolute scale, defined as exactly ⁠1/760⁠ of a standard atmosphere. Thus one torr is exactly ⁠101325/760⁠ pascals.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torr) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torr)

🏛️Origin & history

Torricelli attracted considerable attention when he demonstrated the first mercury barometer to the general public. He is credited with giving the first modern explanation of atmospheric pressure. Scientists at the time were familiar with small fluctuations in height that occurred in barometers. When these fluctuations were explained as a manifestation of changes in atmospheric pressure, the science of meteorology was enabled. Over time, 760 millimetres of mercury at 0 °C came to be regarded as the standard atmospheric pressure. In honour of Torricelli, the torr was defined as a unit of pressu

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## The Story of Torr

American parents first put Torr on the record books as a baby boy name in 1965, with 6 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 1971, when 7 Torrs were born — ranking #3,962 that year. About 54% of every Torr on record arrived during the 1970s, its defining decade. Torr last appeared in the published SSA data in 1971, with 7 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 13 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1960s to the 2020s.

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## Names that sound like Torr

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

* [Tore](/tore)
* [Tor](/tor)
* [Torre](/torre)
* Taur
* Tawer
* Tower
* [Tar](/tar)
* Tarr
* Tauer
* Taar
* Tahr
* Tarre

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Torr

What does the name Torr mean?

The torr is a unit of pressure based on an absolute scale, defined as exactly ⁠1/760⁠ of a standard atmosphere. Thus one torr is exactly ⁠101325/760⁠ pascals.

How popular is Torr in 2026?

In 2026, Torr ranks #3,962 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Torr most popular?

Torr reached its peak popularity in 1971, ranking #3,962 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Torr a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Torr is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Torr?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Torr include Hose, Delayne, Alvertis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👦HosePeak #3962](/hose)[👦DelaynePeak #3962](/delayne)[👦AlvertisPeak #3962](/alvertis)[👦MikiPeak #3962](/miki)[👦CordyPeak #3962](/cordy)[👦LynettePeak #3962](/lynette)[👦ScottePeak #3962](/scotte)[👦TeronePeak #3962](/terone)

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## About the name Torr 

Torr is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1965 and has accumulated 13 births in the dataset. Torr's peak popularity came in 1971 when it ranked #3,962\. Use the chart and map above to compare Torr's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1971 → ](/year/1971)
* [ Names of the 1970s → ](/decade/1970s)
* [ Names starting with "T" → ](/letter/t)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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