Torey is a unisex given name of American origin, derived from the Old Norse name Þórir, which was in turn derived from Old Norse words þórr (thunder) and hrior (warrior). This gives Torey the meaning "Thor's warrior" or "thunder warrior". The name has gained popularity in recent years due to its unique sound and modern feel, often appearing as an alternate spelling of the more common names Terry or Thor.
The name Torey peaked in popularity in the late 70s and early 80s, with a high of 59 births in 1977. It remained relatively popular throughout the 80s and 90s, but has since become much less common, with fewer than 20 births per year since 2003. The total number of births with the name Torey from 1959 to 2016 is 1421.