Name meaning & stats
Torben
Torben. 431 US babies since 1940, peak 2025. Notable Torbens are 1.3× over-represented as actors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2025
431 US babies were named Torben between 1940 and 2025.
Torben around the world
- Norway: 502 babies since 1945, peak 1971, No. 417 in 2025
- England & Wales: 223 babies since 1996, peak 2024, No. 2,012 in 2025
- Belgium: 154 babies since 1995, peak 2008
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Torbens end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 0.9× | Medium · 21 people |
| Actor | 1.3× | Medium · 17 people |
| Professor | 1.0× | Medium · 13 people |
| Journalist | 1.3× | Medium · 10 people |
Among notable men who are actors, Torbens show up 1.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Torbens are 1.9× more likely than expected to be track athletes.
The surprise career: Low confidence · 9 notable people.
Name twins (peaked around 2025)