Torin means chief or rocky hill — from the Irish Gaelic/Norse. The Hobbit's Thorin Oakenshield IS one of fantasy's most beloved dwarven kings. The Irish meaning chief gives maximum authority. Two syllables of the most beloved dwarven king, Irish-chief, and Norse-rocky heritage.
Irish Gaelic (chief) or Norse tor (rocky hill)→Torin
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Gaelic / Irish roots
Torin means chief or rocky hill. Hobbit's Thorin IS fantasy's most beloved dwarven king.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Irish/Norse; Hobbit's Thorin.
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Today
Torin remains a beloved choice, ranking #1152 in the US. 5,327 babies have been named Torin since 1956.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Torin?
2018peak year
Torin reached its widest reach during the 2010s. In 2018, 210 babies received the name (ranked #990). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1152), with about 180 babies given the name annually. Torin's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 5,327 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Torin's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — chief leadership. People named Torin tend to be strong, authoritative, and gifted at being the most beloved dwarven king.
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Most beloved dwarven king
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Thorin-Oakenshield
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Irish-chief
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Norse-rocky
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Authority-strong
T2
O6
R9
I9
N5
Sum: 31 → Life path 4
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Personality of Torin
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Steady & reliable
When they make a promise, they keep it.
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Methodical
Thorough, careful, precise.
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Quietly powerful
Their strength is always there when it matters.
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Grounded
No matter what swirls around them, they stay centred.
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