Tor is of Scandinavian origin, meaning 'thunder' or 'lightning'. It's derived from Old Norse 'Þórr', which was the name of the Norse god of thunder and lightning. The name Tor is typically given to boys and is often associated with strength, power, and bravery due to its association with the thunder god.
These statistics reveal a fluctuating trend in the number of babies named Tor born annually from 1950 to 2023. The peak years were 1964 and 1965 with 15 and 30 births respectively, likely reflecting a naming trend or a generation effect. However, since the late 1970s, the number of annual births named Tor has generally been lower, with most years having fewer than 20 births. The total number of babies named Tor over this period is 868.