Torin

♂ Boy

Pronounced TOR-in /ˈtɔːr.ɪn/High

Meaning: Chief; lord; from Irish Gaelic toran (chief) or torc (boar, strength) — possibly the same Celtic root as Thor (the Norse thunder god)Medium

In 30 seconds: An Irish Gaelic name of uncertain etymology, possibly meaning 'chief' or 'lord,' from toran or related to the Celtic root for strength. It also has an appealing phonetic similarity to Thor.

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Origin MediumIrish, Scottish

MeaningChief; lord; from Irish Gaelic toran (chief) or torc (boar, strength) — possibly the same Celtic root as Thor (the Norse thunder god)

U.S. rank (2025)#1350 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births140 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 5,254

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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 possibly from Irish Gaelic toran (chief, lord) or related to Celtic roots meaning strength. It may also be influenced by the Norse Thor (thunder) through similar sound. As a given name it is modern American.

Torin ranked #1164 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? Thorin Oakenshield, the dwarf king in Tolkien's The Hobbit (1937), has a name with the same Tor- opening as Torin — and Tolkien based many dwarf names on Old Norse mythology, suggesting Torin/Thorin share a Northern European heritage of strength and leadership.

Overall data confidence 72%

U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

ThorinTorynToran

Nicknames

Tor

Famous Bearers

★Torin Thatcher (1905-1981)
British actor known for screen-villain roles
★Torin Yater-Wallace (1995-)
American Olympic freestyle skier
★Torin Dorn (1968-)
American former NFL defensive back

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Torin mean?

Torin means 'chief' or 'lord' from Irish Gaelic toran, with possible connections to Celtic roots for strength similar to the Norse Thor.

How do you pronounce Torin?

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

Is Torin a boy or girl name?

Torin is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Torin?

Torin ranked #1164 for U.S. boys in 2024.