Torrance
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Path, track, brave
Origin: English/French
Popularity: Ranked #5369 in 2025 with 18 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Trace. Shares the meaning 'Path, track, brave.'
Similar names: terance, terrance, torrence, toran, trace, thorne, torian, toriana
Name length: 8 letters
How common is Torrance? About 1 in 138,688 babies born in 2025 were named Torrance, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Torrance
What does the name Torrance mean?
Torrance means “Path, track, brave” from English/French roots.
What is the origin of the name Torrance?
Torrance has English/French origin. The traditional meaning is “Path, track, brave”.
How popular is Torrance?
Torrance ranked #5208 in 2025 — given to 18 babies that year.
When was Torrance most popular?
Torrance peaked in 1973 with 128 babies registered that year.
Is Torrance a boy or girl name?
Torrance is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 86% of Torrances are boys and 14% are girls.
Is the name Torrance rising or falling in popularity?
Torrance has risen 7165 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #12373 in 2020 to #5208 in 2025.
How long has Torrance been recorded?
Torrance appears in birth records across 78 years — from 1940 through 2025.