Tor
2 countries#6803 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Tor was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
886 births recorded 1949–2025 · currently #6803 · peaked in 1965 with 30 births
Most common in: California, New York, Washington
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
161 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3990 · peaked in 2011 with 13 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
161 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2011 with 13 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Tor’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #4464 | — |
| 2006 | #7427 | ↓2963 |
| 2007 | #4640 | ↑2787 |
| 2008 | #7698 | ↓3058 |
| 2009 | #6802 | ↑896 |
| 2010 | #5478 | ↑1324 |
| 2011 | #5945 | ↓467 |
| 2012 | #6626 | ↓681 |
| 2013 | #5171 | ↑1455 |
| 2014 | #5485 | ↓314 |
| 2015 | #7066 | ↓1581 |
| 2016 | #5789 | ↑1277 |
| 2017 | #8840 | ↓3051 |
| 2018 | #8819 | ↑21 |
| 2019 | #6406 | ↑2413 |
| 2020 | #5699 | ↑707 |
| 2021 | #6335 | ↓636 |
| 2022 | #7768 | ↓1433 |
| 2023 | #9763 | ↓1995 |
| 2025 | #6803 | ↑2960 |
Frequently asked questions about Tor
Is Tor a popular name?
Yes — Tor currently ranks #6803 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Tor more common for boys or girls?
Tor is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Tor most popular?
Tor peaked in 1965 in United States, with 30 recorded births that year.
Is Tor rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Tor’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3690 in 1949 to #6803 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Tor?
At least 1,047 babies have been recorded with the name Tor across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Tor popular in more than one country?
Yes — Tor appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Tor?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Tor include Torian, Toryn.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Tor in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.