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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Torunn — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Torsten|Torvi
NorseGirl→ Stable

Torunn

TOR-un · 2 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #17313 in 2020

Peak: #17313 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #17313 in 2020

Peak: #17313 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20162020

Rank #17313 · Falling since 2016

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Torunn scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
NorseMythologicalGirl2-syllableThunder deityScandinavianStrongVintageRareUnisex-origin
Character
fierce determinationnordic strengthwarrior spiritunwavering couragebold independence
STRONG
High confidence

Torunn is a Norse girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Torunn at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Norse 'Þórunn', combining Þórr (god of thunder) and 'unn' (to love). A powerful name honoring Thor with an affectionate diminutive.
Language root:Old Norse · Scandinavian
Peak rank:#17313 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Torunn Husbands
Cartoonist and author
Similar Sound
TurunTorstenTyraTorenThora
Similar Style
Soren◈FreyaSagaSigridAstrid
Works well with
LeifEiraStellan◈SagaSoren◈IngridCasper◈Willow
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Torunn · Overview
Summary

Torunn is a Norse girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Mythological · Strong character
Torunn carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
torunn.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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