Tory

Tory: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɔː.ΙΉi/ Β· /ˈtoΙΉ.i/

Meaning and origin of Tory

  • A female given name.
  • A male given name.

Etymology

Short for Victoria when used as a female name, and for Victor or Salvatore when used as a male name.

How popular is Tory?

46U.S. babies in 2025
#479peak rank (1977)
10,916babies since 1880

Since 1880, 3,926 girls and 6,990 boys in the U.S. have been named Tory (36% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #834 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #479 in 1977. In 2025, 46 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Sibling name ideas for Tory

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Tory FAQ

What does the name Tory mean?

A female given name. A male given name. Short for Victoria when used as a female name, and for Victor or Salvatore when used as a male name.

How popular is the name Tory?

Since 1880, 3,926 girls and 6,990 boys in the U.S. have been named Tory (36% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #834 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #479 in 1977. In 2025, 46 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Tory a boy or girl name?

Tory is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (3,926 girls and 6,990 boys since 1880).

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.