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Toryn

♀ Girl

Pronounced TOR-in /ˈtɔr.ɪn/High

Meaning: A form of Torin — variously an Irish name ('chief') and a Norse name (linked to Thor, 'thunder'); used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A chief; thunder: Toryn spells Torin. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowIrish, Norse
MeaningA form of Torin — variously an Irish name ('chief') and a Norse name (linked to Thor, 'thunder'); used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#10051 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 400

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219942025

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

Toryn is a form of Torin — variously an Irish name ('chief') and a Norse name (linked to Thor, 'thunder'; routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'TOR-in').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern name for both sexes. Rare, a-chief-and-thunder at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Torin is variously an Irish name ('chief') and a Norse name (linked to Thor, 'thunder') — Toryn is a form of it, crisp and modern, used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'TOR-in').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Torin — routes layered; unisex

Variations

TorinTorrinToryne

Nicknames

Tor

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If you like Toryn…

Torin— the standard spelling
Taryn— a sound-neighbor -aryn/-oryn girls' name
Toren— a kin spelling
Koryn— a fellow -oryn girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Toryn mean?

Toryn spells Torin — variously Irish 'a chief' and Norse 'thunder' (linked to Thor); used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Toryn?

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

Is Toryn a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Toryn?

Toryn is a very rare name in the U.S.

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