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Tory

♂ Boy

Pronounced TOR-ee /ˈtɔr.i/High

Meaning: Short form of Victor/Salvatore/Torin — variously 'victory', 'savior', or 'chief'; also an Irish 'pursuer/outlaw'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Crisp and warm: Tory shortens Victor, Salvatore, or Torin — 'victory', 'savior', or 'chief'. Friendly, cool, and unisex.
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Origin MediumLatin, Irish
MeaningShort form of Victor/Salvatore/Torin — variously 'victory', 'savior', or 'chief'; also an Irish 'pursuer/outlaw'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4375 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1977
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,990

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197719472025

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

Tory is a short form of Victor, Salvatore, or Torin — variously 'victory', 'savior', or 'chief' — and overlaps an Irish word, 'pursuer, outlaw' (routes layered, which we note). A friendly, cool name, used for both sexes, here for boys.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, victory-or-chief at the (likely) root, and crisp.

Did you know? Tory shortens Victor ('victory'), Salvatore ('savior'), or Torin ('chief') — and echoes an Irish word, 'pursuer, outlaw' (the political 'Tory'); a crisp, friendly name.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Tory — routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tory mean?

Tory shortens Victor ('victory'), Salvatore ('savior'), or Torin ('chief'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Tory?

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

Is Tory a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Tory?

Tory is a rare name in the U.S.

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