How old is someone named Tory?
The average Tory is 38 years old.
Half of all living Torys are between 29 and 49.
When was Tory popular?
Tory was at its most popular in the late 1970s. Parents have been moving away from it for decades, and 46 babies were named Tory in 2025.
Popular names of 1977 · The most popular names of the 1970s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 34 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 223 | 170 |
| 1960s | 821 | 690 |
| 1970s | 2,554 | 2,300 |
| 1980s | 2,487 | 2,400 |
| 1990s | 2,588 | 2,500 |
| 2000s | 1,213 | 1,200 |
| 2010s | 712 | 700 |
| 2020s | 284 | 280 |
How many Torys are still alive?
About 10,000 Torys are alive in the US today. That's 94% of the roughly 11,000 babies named Tory since 1947.
Nearly every Tory ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Tory?
About two in five living Torys are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 5%
- Gen X 28%
- Millennial 41%
- Gen Z 19%
- Gen Alpha 8%
Is Tory an old name?
Somewhat. Tory is older than 63 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Tory a boy or girl name?
Both. 37% of living Torys are women and 63% are men.
The women average 36 and the men 39.
Names the same age as Tory
NAME TWIN
Tory's name twin is Cori. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Cori's age curve is the closest match to Tory's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Torrey (39)
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Questions about the name Tory
How old is the average Tory?
The average Tory in the US is 38 years old. The median is 38, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Tory?
About 10,000 Torys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 11,000 babies given the name since 1947.
When was the name Tory most popular?
In 1977, when about 470 baby boys were named Tory.
Is Tory a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 41% of living Torys, but the name spans several generations.
Is Tory a boy or girl name?
Both. 37% of living Torys are women and 63% are men. The women average 36 and the men 39.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this