Tory
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The Craggy Hills. Surname Based On Tor: Torrence Or Tower.
- Origin
- English
Tory Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 6,966 baby boys have been named Tory. The name peaked in 1977 with 286 US births that year (rank #479). In 2024, ranked #4540 nationally — 4,061 places below its 1977 peak.
Top States for Tory
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Tory births are: Texas (432), California (427), Louisiana (318).
Other English-Origin Names Like Tory
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4-Letter Names Starting with T
Names with Tory's exact length and starting letter: Tacy, Tadd, Tage, Tahu, Tait.
Quick Facts About Tory
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