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Torrin

♂ Boy

Pronounced TOR-in /ˈtɔr.ɪn/High

Meaning: From Gaelic/Irish — linked to 'chief' (Toirdhealbhach lines) or 'tor', a rocky peak; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Rugged and Celtic: Torrin echoes 'tor', a rocky peak, and Gaelic words for 'chief'. Crisp, earthy, and strong.

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Origin MediumIrish, Gaelic

MeaningFrom Gaelic/Irish — linked to 'chief' (Toirdhealbhach lines) or 'tor', a rocky peak; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#3576 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births32 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 946

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Torrin is linked to Gaelic and Irish roots — words for 'chief' (the Toirdhealbhach/Torin lines) and tor, a rocky peak (a Scottish place-name; routes layered, which we note). It's a sturdy, modern Celtic name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, chief-or-rocky-peak at the root, and earthy.

Did you know? Torrin overlaps a Scottish place-name (Torrin on Skye) and the word 'tor', a rocky hilltop — a name with craggy, highland strength.

Overall data confidence 62%

Behind the Name — Torin — routes layered

Variations

TorinTorenTarin

Nicknames

Tor

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Torrin mean?

Torrin echoes Gaelic 'chief' and 'tor', a rocky peak; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Torrin?

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

Is Torrin a boy or girl name?

Torrin is a boy's name.

How popular is Torrin?

Torrin is a rare name in the U.S.