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Torben

Torben is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin meaning “Thor and bear.” In 2024 it was given to 23 boys in the United States.

Torben at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
“Thor and bear”
Pronunciation
/²torː.bən/
Also spelled
Torbjörn

About the name Torben

Torben belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning — “Thor and bear” — is the sense carried by its Scandinavian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Torbjörn.

In the United States, Torben first appears in Social Security records in 1968. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3525 in 2022, and in 2024 23 babies received the name — 396 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Torben in US records

First recorded (US)
1968
Best US rank
#3525 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Torben in 2024
23
Total since 1880
396

Torben in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#1314 in 2020
Babies named Torben in 2025
12
Total since 1996
223

Spellings & short forms

Torbjörn

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Torben mean?

Torben means “Thor and bear” in its Scandinavian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Torben a boy or girl name?

Torben is a boy name. In 2024, 23 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Torben?

Torben comes from the Scandinavian tradition. It is also spelled Torbjörn.

How popular is the name Torben?

Torben first appears in US records in 1968. Its best-ever ranking was #3525 in 2022, and 23 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Torben?

Torben is pronounced /²torː.bən/ (IPA).

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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.