Toren
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Stern, severe, thunder god
Origin: Danish/Norse
Popularity: Ranked #3178 in 2025 with 38 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Soren. Shares the meaning 'Stern, severe, thunder god.'
Similar names: torren, thoren, torben, torrence, torsten, thorn, tobenna, toleen
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Toren? About 1 in 87,592 babies born in 2025 were named Toren, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Toren
What does the name Toren mean?
Toren means “Stern, severe, thunder god” from Danish/Norse roots.
What is the origin of the name Toren?
Toren has Danish/Norse origin. The traditional meaning is “Stern, severe, thunder god”.
How popular is Toren?
Toren ranked #3128 in 2025 — given to 38 babies that year.
When was Toren most popular?
Toren peaked in 2009 with 39 babies registered that year.
Is Toren a boy or girl name?
Toren is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Torens in registered births are male.
Is the name Toren rising or falling in popularity?
Toren has risen 1195 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4323 in 2020 to #3128 in 2025.
How long has Toren been recorded?
Toren appears in birth records across 53 years — from 1959 through 2025.