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Torrey

♂ Boy

Pronounced TOR-ee /ˈtɔr.i/High

Meaning: From a surname — from Old English/Norse, 'dweller by the rocky peak/tower', or an Irish 'watchtower'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Crisp and warm: Torrey is the surname 'from the rocky hill/tower'. Sleek, friendly, and modern — used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Irish
MeaningFrom a surname — from Old English/Norse, 'dweller by the rocky peak/tower', or an Irish 'watchtower'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6767 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1977
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,066

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197719382025

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

Torrey comes from a surname — from Old English/Norse, 'dweller by the rocky peak or tower' (or an Irish 'watchtower'; routes layered, which we note). A sleek, friendly surname-name (Torrey Pines, California), used for both sexes, here for boys.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, from-the-rocky-hill at the (likely) root, and sleek.

Did you know? Torrey means 'dweller by the rocky peak or tower' (English/Norse) — a sleek surname-name (NFL's Torrey Smith; Torrey Pines), used for both sexes.
Overall data confidence 60%
Surname references — Torrey — routes layered

Variations

ToryToreyTorrie

Nicknames

Tor

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Torrey mean?

Torrey is a surname, 'dweller by the rocky peak/tower'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Torrey?

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

Is Torrey a boy or girl name?

Torrey is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Torrey?

Torrey is a rare name in the U.S.

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