UK boy's name
Toran
A masculine given name of Sanskrit origin meaning "fence" or "gateway".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Toran is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Toran popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4647, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 5 births.
This profile covers 29 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 1996 to 2011. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 32 living people in the UK are called Toran. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Toran ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 5 boys were registered as Toran.
- • Toran ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #701 in 2019.
- • About 32 living people in the UK are estimated to have Toran as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4647
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
5 births
Estimated living
32
2026
Meaning
What does Toran mean?
The name Toran traces its origins to the Sanskrit language and Hindu culture, dating back to ancient times in the Indian subcontinent. One possible derivation is from the Sanskrit word "tora," which means "gate" or "entrance," suggesting the name may have been associated with guardianship or protection. Another theory links it to the word "torana," a decorative arched entrance or gateway in Hindu temples and architecture.
Toran appears to have been in use as a personal name among Hindus for centuries, though its earliest documented instances are difficult to pinpoint with certainty. Some scholars suggest it may have been mentioned in ancient Hindu texts or scriptures, but specific references are scarce.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Toran was Toran Mal, a 16th-century Hindu nobleman and military commander in the service of the Mughal Empire. He played a significant role in the campaigns of Akbar, the third Mughal emperor, and is mentioned in historical accounts of the time.
Another notable figure was Toran Singh, a Sikh warrior and military leader from the 18th century. He was a prominent figure in the armed resistance against the Afghan invasions of the Punjab region and is celebrated for his bravery and leadership in defending Sikh territories.
In more recent times, Toran Devi was an Indian freedom fighter and social activist from the early 20th century. She participated in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule and worked towards the upliftment of women and marginalized communities.
Toran Sahni was a renowned Indian actor and playwright of the 20th century, known for his contributions to Hindi theatre and cinema. He was born in 1924 and passed away in 1987, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of performing arts.
Toran Naarsa is a contemporary Indian filmmaker and screenwriter, recognized for his work in the Kannada film industry. He has directed several critically acclaimed movies and has been honored with various awards for his storytelling and artistic vision.
While the name Toran has its roots in ancient Hindu culture, it has since been adopted by people of various religious and ethnic backgrounds, particularly in the Indian subcontinent and among the South Asian diaspora worldwide.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Toran over time
The chart below shows babies named Toran registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Toran, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Toran by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Toran was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4647 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3761 | 17 | 5 |
| 1990s | #2220 | 9 | 2 |
Geography
Where Toran is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Toran. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Toran ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #701 in 2019.
Across the UK
Toran in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#701 in 2019
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
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- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Toran: questions and answers
How popular is the name Toran in the UK right now?
In 2011, Toran was ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Toran most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 5 babies registered as Toran in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Toran?
A masculine given name of Sanskrit origin meaning "fence" or "gateway".
How many people are called Toran in the UK?
A total of 29 babies have been registered as Toran across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Toran most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Toran ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #701 in 2019. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.