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Torsten

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Torsten

Pronounced TOR-stən /ˈtɔr.stən/High

Meaning: From Old Norse Thorsteinn, 'Thor's stone', from Thor (the thunder god) plus steinn, 'stone'Medium

In 30 seconds: Thor's stone: Torsten is Old Norse — 'Thor's stone'. Strong, mythic, and warm.
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Origin MediumNorse
MeaningFrom Old Norse Thorsteinn, 'Thor's stone', from Thor (the thunder god) plus steinn, 'stone'
U.S. rank (2025)#6415 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 691
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919622025

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

Torsten comes from Old Norse Thorsteinn, 'Thor's stone' — from Thor, the mighty Norse god of thunder, plus steinn, 'stone' (suggesting the rock-solid strength of the god). A strong, mythic, classic name across Scandinavia and Germany; nickname Tor.

In the U.S. it appears in Scandinavian families. Rare, Thor's-stone at the root, and mythic.

Did you know? Torsten means 'Thor's stone' (Old Norse Thorsteinn, from Thor, the thunder god, plus steinn, 'stone') — a strong, mythic Scandinavian name (a symbol of solid, thunderous strength).
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Torsten — etymology

Variations

ThorstenTorsteinThorstein

Nicknames

Tor

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Torsten mean?

Torsten is Old Norse for 'Thor's stone' (Thor, the thunder god, plus 'stone').

How do you pronounce Torsten?

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

Is Torsten a boy or girl name?

Torsten is a boy's name.

How popular is Torsten?

Torsten is a rare name in the U.S.

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