NAME PROFILE
Tory
Tory is an English name that originally derived from the Irish word 'tóraidhe,' meaning 'pursuer.' It has evolved to represent a loyalist or supporter, especially in political contexts.
Key Stats
| Total births | 10,916 |
| Gender | Male (35% / 65%) |
| Peak year | 1977 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1960 |
| Most recent | 2022 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 29%TX — 25%FL — 16%IL — 15%NY — 15%
Notable People
Tory Burch (Fashion designer, founder of Tory Burch LLC) · Tory Lanez (Rapper and singer) · Tory Johnson (Television personality, entrepreneur) · Tory Kittles (Actor, known for *The Purge* series) · Tory D. McCauley (American politician)
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