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Torben
BoyMeaning of Torben: Danish: 'Thor's bear'
Torben is a boy's name most strongly associated with Danish naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 3274th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 1322nd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#3274
35 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#1322
20 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
431
First recorded 1968 · peak 2025
Trend
rising
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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