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Torrence

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How to Pronounce Torrence

Pronounced TOR-uns /ˈtɔːr.əns/Medium

Meaning: From the Irish/Scottish surname Torrance, from a place name meaning 'little hills; mounds.' As a first name it usually reads as a boy's; used here for a girl, we note the lean.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname name: Torrence comes from Torrance ('little hills'), said 'TOR-uns'. Usually a boy's name — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningFrom the Irish/Scottish surname Torrance, from a place name meaning 'little hills; mounds.' As a first name it usually reads as a boy's; used here for a girl, we note the lean.
U.S. rank (2020)#17312 ↘ Falling
2020 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 186

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200320012020

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

Torrence is a surname name from Torrance ('little hills; mounds'). As a given name it usually reads as a boy's; used here for a girl, we note the lean. Rare in the U.S. (said 'TOR-uns').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Torrence is a form of the Irish/Scottish surname Torrance, from a place name meaning 'little hills'; as a first name it usually reads as a boy's, which we note (said 'TOR-uns').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Torrence — Irish surname Torrance; boy-leaning

Variations

TorranceTerrenceTorrens

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Torrence mean?

Torrence is an Irish surname (Torrance, 'little hills'); it usually reads as a boy's name, which we note.

How do you pronounce Torrence?

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

Is Torrence a boy or girl name?

Torrence is used here for a girl; as a surname name it usually reads as a boy's — we note the lean.

How popular is Torrence?

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

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