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Torrence

♂ Boy

Pronounced TOR-ens /ˈtɔr.əns/High

Meaning: From the Scottish place/surname Torrance — 'from the little hills/knolls' (Gaelic torran, 'a hillock'); also linked to Terrence; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: From the little hills: Torrence is a Scottish place/surname. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowScottish, Gaelic
MeaningFrom the Scottish place/surname Torrance — 'from the little hills/knolls' (Gaelic torran, 'a hillock'); also linked to Terrence; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6766 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1973
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,205

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197319122025

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 comes from the Scottish place and surname Torrance — 'from the little hills/knolls' (Gaelic torran, 'a hillock'); it is also linked to Terrence (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'TOR-ens'; nickname Torry).

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, from-the-little-hills at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Torrence comes from the Scottish place Torrance, 'from the little hills/knolls' (Gaelic torran, 'a hillock') — and is also linked to Terrence — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'TOR-ens').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Torrence — place/surname; routes layered

Variations

TorranceTerrenceTorrance

Nicknames

Torry

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Torrence mean?

Torrence is a Scottish place/surname — 'from the little hills/knolls'; it is also linked to Terrence, so the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Torrence?

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

Is Torrence a boy or girl name?

Torrence is a boy's name.

How popular is Torrence?

Torrence is a rare name in the U.S.

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