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Torrance

♂ Boy

Pronounced TOR-anss /ˈtɔr.əns/High

Meaning: A Scottish place/surname — from the Gaelic torran, 'a little hill; a knoll/mound'; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: From the little hills; a knoll: Torrance is a Scottish surname. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowScottish
MeaningA Scottish place/surname — from the Gaelic torran, 'a little hill; a knoll/mound'; we note the place
U.S. rank (2025)#5369 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1973
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,590

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197319402025

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 is a Scottish place/surname — from the Gaelic torran, 'a little hill; a knoll/mound' (we note the place). A crisp, classic name (said 'TOR-anss').

In the U.S. it appears as a Scottish surname-name. Rare, from-the-little-hills at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Torrance comes from the Gaelic torran, 'a little hill; a knoll/mound' — a crisp Scottish place/surname (we note the place; said 'TOR-anss').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Torrance — place/surname

Variations

TorrenceTorranTorrans

Nicknames

Tory

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Torrance mean?

Torrance is a Scottish place/surname — 'a little hill; a knoll' (from torran). We note the place.

How do you pronounce Torrance?

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

Is Torrance a boy or girl name?

Torrance is a boy's name.

How popular is Torrance?

Torrance is a very rare name in the U.S.

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