Chief; little tower; or from the hills
Torrin is a name with multiple possible etymological roots. It is often considered a variant of the Irish name Torin, derived from 'tór' meaning chief or lord, or 'tor' meaning a tower or high rocky hill. In some contexts, it is also associated with the Gaelic word for thunder.
Less common today
Torrin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,916 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American sprinter and NCAA champion
English stage and film actor
