Boy · #8,866 in 2026

Toru

Name: Popularity of the name Toru in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Toru, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,866

Peak Rank

#2,240 (1922)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1917

First Year

1995

Last Year

1922

Peak Year

#2240

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Toru

Toru first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1917, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1922, when 14 Torus were born — ranking #2,240 that year. As of 2026, Toru ranks #8,866 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 60 Torus have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Toru

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Toru

What does the name Toru mean?

Toru is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1917. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Toru in 2026?

In 2026, Toru ranks #8,866 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Toru most popular?

Toru reached its peak popularity in 1922, ranking #2,240 that year with 14 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Toru most popular?

Toru has historically been most popular in Hawaii, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Toru.

Is Toru a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Toru?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Toru include Eward, Burris, Loys. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Toru

Toru is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1917 and has accumulated 60 births in the dataset. Toru's peak popularity came in 1922 when it ranked #2,240. Use the chart and map above to compare Toru'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.