Torrence comes from the Irish / Scottish tradition, meaning Smooth, from the hills.
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How popular is Torrence?
1973peak year
Torrence's usage has fallen in recent decades. Today, Torrence is a rare name in U.S. records with about 23 babies named Torrence each year. At its height in 1973, Torrence reached #892 nationally — 81 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1970s. In all, around 3,378 babies have been registered as Torrence since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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