Torben is a distinctive choice, ranked #1322 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Torben in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1322
About the Name Torben
Torben is holding steady in the rankings at #1322. It reached its peak of #1314 in 2020 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1998.
Torben is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Torben
Unlikely. With around 20 UK babies named Torben per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Torben in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Torben has held a stable position around #1322 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #1314 in 2020 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Torben is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Torben include: Torben Blech — Torben Blech is a German pole vaulter and former decathlete.; Torben Liebrecht — Torben Liebrecht is a German actor and voice actor.; Torben Braga — Torben Braga is a German politician of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), previously FDP..
Torben does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Torbens in the wild.
20
UK babies named Torben (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 8 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Torben
Likely around 1 other Torben in the class
UK Popularity (1998–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Torben
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Torben Braga is a German politician of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), previously FDP. He entered the state parliament of Thuringia after the state elections of 27 October 2019.
Torben Christensen is a Danish former footballer who played as a midfielder. He made three appearances for the Denmark national team from 1984 to 1985.
Torben Schmidt Grael is one of the most well known Brazilian sailors, renowned in international competitions. A descendant of Danes, he was taken sailing by his grandfather at the age of five years on the sailboat Aileen, of the 6 Metre class, which was the boat used by the silver medal-winning 1912 Summer Olympics Danish sailing team.
Torben Schousboe was a Danish music researcher and writer. After completing organ studies in 1960, he graduated from Copenhagen University, where he taught from 1972 to 1996.
Torben Beltz is a German tennis coach. Beltz is best known for having coached Angelique Kerber during her successful 2016 Australian Open and 2016 US Open campaigns.