Derived from Thor or a variant of Victoria/Torrance
As a masculine name, it is often a diminutive of Torrance or derived from the Old Norse name Thor, meaning thunder. As a feminine name, it frequently serves as a modern spelling variant of Tori, a diminutive of Victoria, meaning victory. It gained some usage in the United States during the late 20th century but remains a rare choice today.
Less common today
Torey isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #989 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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