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Torben
OriginDanish and German
Meaning"thunder bear"
US Rank#3373
2025 SSA
About Torben
A familiar name in the Nordic countries that hasn't yet gained popularity in the English speaking world. But it could, now that Old Norse names like Thor and Odin are on the rise. It derives from Torbjörrn, which seems less likely to translate outside Scandinavia. But if you're looking for Danish names for a baby boy, Torben could be a choice that's both accessible and unusual.
Pronounced TOR-ben.
As of October 2026, Torben ranked #3373 in US births in 2025 SSA.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | #4,096 | 26 | 14 |
| 2018 | #4,467 | 23 | 12.7 |
| 2019 | #3,629 | 31 | 17.3 |
| 2020 | #3,799 | 28 | 16.2 |
| 2021 | #3,723 | 30 | 17.1 |
| 2022 | #3,525 | 33 | 18.9 |
| 2023 | #4,326 | 25 | 14.6 |
| 2024 | #4,539 | 23 | 13.3 |
| 2025 | #3,373 | 35 | 20.5 |
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- Torben Ulrich
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