Tory

Tory is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 44 babies in the United States.

Tory at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Tory

Tory belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Tory first appears in Social Security records in 1947 and has been given to 10,870 babies since 1880, including 44 in 2024.

Tory in US records

First recorded (US)
1947
Babies named Tory in 2024
44
Total since 1880
10,870

Tory in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Tory in 2025
3
Total since 1996
55

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tory mean?

The meaning of Tory is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Tory a boy or girl name?

Tory is a unisex name. In 2024, 44 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Tory?

Tory comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Tory?

Tory is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1947 and has been given to 10,870 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].