Unisex · #4,063 in 2026

Torrin

Torrin is a settlement on the island of Skye in Scotland.

Current Rank
#4,063
Peak Rank
#2,865 (2009)
Total Babies
968
5-Yr Trend
-7%
👧 Girl peak #8,613 (100 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,865 (968 total)
👦As Boy Name
1968
First Year
2026
Last Year
2009
Peak Year
#2865
Peak Rank
968
Total Count
51
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2002
First Year
2016
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#8613
Peak Rank
100
Total Count
13
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Torrin

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

Torrin is a settlement on the island of Skye in Scotland.

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Origin & history
The population peaked in the 19th century at around 120 people, dropping to 40 in 1989 and more recently rising to 65, over a third of whom speak Scottish Gaelic . Old school, now a commercially run bunkhouse The old school closed in 1961. It served as a training base for the Royal Marine Commandos during the 1940s was then used as an outdoor centre and is now a bunkhouse accommodation. The small Torrin church closed in the 1970s, fell into disrepair, and is now a holiday home. At Cill Chriosd (Christ's Church or "Kilchrist"), halfway to Broadford, are the stark remains of the parish church of

The Story of Torrin

As a girl name

Torrin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2002, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 13 Torrins were born — ranking #8,613 that year. As of 2026, Torrin ranks #14,326 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 100 Torrins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Torrin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1968, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 36 Torrins were born — ranking #3,161 that year. As of 2026, Torrin ranks #4,063 for boys with 27 births, gradually falling (-7%). In total, more than 968 Torrins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Torrin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Torrin 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 Torrin

What does the name Torrin mean?
Torrin is a settlement on the island of Skye in Scotland.
How popular is Torrin in 2026?
In 2026, Torrin ranks #4,063 among boys' names in the U.S., with 27 babies given the name that year.
When was Torrin most popular?
Torrin reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #2,865 that year with 36 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Torrin most popular?
Torrin has historically been most popular in New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Torrin.
Is Torrin a unisex name?
Yes — Torrin is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 9% of Torrins assigned female and 91% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Torrin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Torrin include Gerrard, Jerret, Islam. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

Similar Names

👦 Similar Boy Names

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Gerrard
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Jerret
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Islam
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Jorell
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👧 Similar Girl Names

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Vala
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Viviene
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Anelle
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Joselle
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About the name Torrin

Torrin is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1968 and has accumulated 968 births in the dataset. Torrin's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #2,865. Use the chart and map above to compare Torrin'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.