Torsten
Torsten first appears in US records in 1962. It peaked in 2009, when 33 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 14.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Torsten popular?
Steady Torsten has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2009.
| 2020s | 128 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 255 | |
| 2000s | 181 | |
| 1990s | 55 | |
| 1980s | 21 | |
| 1970s | 34 | |
| 1960s | 31 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Torsten mean?
Torsten joins the god Thor with “stone,” a name of solid strength.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Torsten mean?
Torsten means Thor's stone. Torsten joins the god Thor with “stone,” a name of solid strength.
What is the origin of the name Torsten?
Torsten is of Norse origin.
How do you pronounce Torsten?
Torsten is pronounced “TOR-sten.”
Is Torsten a boy or a girl name?
Torsten is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Torsten a popular name right now?
Torsten has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2009.
How popular is the name Torsten?
In 2025, Torsten ranked #6415 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Torsten most popular?
Torsten was most popular in 2009, when about 33 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Torsten?
Names similar to Torsten include Brand, Fafnir, Jormungandr, Ulf, Arne.
What names go well with Torsten?
Norse names that pair well with Torsten include Eric, Erik, Freya, Odin, Astrid.