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Torin

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How to Pronounce Torin

Pronounced TOR-in /ˈtɔːr.ɪn/Medium

Meaning: From the Irish/Gaelic Torin, generally read as 'chief.' It is usually a boy's name; used here for a girl, we flag the cross-sex lean honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp Gaelic name: Torin means 'chief' (said 'TOR-in'). Usually a boy's name — we flag the lean.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningFrom the Irish/Gaelic Torin, generally read as 'chief.' It is usually a boy's name; used here for a girl, we flag the cross-sex lean honestly.
U.S. rank (2021)#11071 ↗ Rising
2021 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 213
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319902021

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Torin is an Irish/Gaelic name meaning 'chief.' Crisp and strong, it is usually a boy's name; used here for a girl, we note the lean. Rare in the U.S. (said 'TOR-in').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., against heavier use for boys. Rare for girls, crisp, and Gaelic.

Did you know? Torin is an Irish/Gaelic name generally read as 'chief'; it is usually a boy's name, which we flag honestly (said 'TOR-in').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Torin — Irish 'chief'; boy-leaning

Variations

TorrinToranToryn

Nicknames

TorRin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Torin mean?

Torin is Irish/Gaelic for 'chief'; it is usually a boy's name, which we flag.

How do you pronounce Torin?

It's said TOR-in /ˈtɔːr.ɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Torin a boy or girl name?

Torin is used here for a girl, but it is usually a boy's name — we flag the lean.

How popular is Torin?

Torin is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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