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Origin & history of Torrence1
Irish / Scottish roots
Torrence is a spelling variant of Torrance, originally a Scottish surname from the place name Torrance in central Scotland — meaning from the hills (from the Gaelic torran meaning small hill or knoll). The name may also derive from the Irish Terence (Roman Terentius). The Torrence spelling, with the e, became a fashionable American variant in the mid-twentieth century. Torrence peaked in 1973.
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Root name
The root form of Torrence is
Terrance / Torrance — meaning Smooth, from the hills.
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Modern usage
Torrence remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Torrence?
1973
peak 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 registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
81
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #892)
(ranked #892)
23
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
230
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
3,378
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Torrence8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.
💼Achiever
👑Authoritative
💰Business-minded
🏆Resilient
T2
O6
R9
R9
E5
N5
C3
E5
Sum: 44 → Life path 8
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Personality of Torrence💼
Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
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Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
🔑
Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
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Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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