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Torrance

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Pronounced TOR-ance /ˈtɔr.əns/High

Meaning: From the Scottish Gaelic torran, 'a little hill; a mound/knoll'; a place-name and surname; more often a boys' name; here for a girlLow

In 30 seconds: From the little hills; a mound: Torrance is Scottish. Crisp, classic, and warm. More often a boys' name — here a girl.
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Origin LowScottish
MeaningFrom the Scottish Gaelic torran, 'a little hill; a mound/knoll'; a place-name and surname; more often a boys' name; here for a girl
U.S. rank (2025)#14781 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 562

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219752025

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

Torrance comes from the Scottish Gaelic torran, 'a little hill; a mound/knoll'; a place-name and surname (more often a boys' name; here for a girl). A crisp, classic name (slug distinguished; said 'TOR-ance').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname/place-name (also a California city), more common for boys. Rare for a girl, from-the-little-hills at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Torrance is 'a little hill; a mound' in Scottish Gaelic (torran), a place-name and surname — more often a boys' name; here for a girl (said 'TOR-ance').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Torrance — Scottish Gaelic; place-name

Variations

TorrenceTorance

Nicknames

ToriTorri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Torrance mean?

Torrance is Scottish Gaelic for 'a little hill; a mound' (a place-name and surname). It is more often a boys' name; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Torrance?

It's said TOR-ance /ˈtɔr.əns/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Torrance a boy or girl name?

Torrance is more often a boys' name; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Torrance?

Torrance is a rare given name, and rarer still for girls.

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