Tirrell: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#11,854

among boys

Babies in 2025

named Tirrell

How common

1 in 284,679

boys born in 2025

Peak year

1989

37 babies

All-time total

793

#5,994 all-time among boys

First recorded

1956

in Social Security records

Tirrell popularity over time

793 babies have been named Tirrell since 1956, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–	–	–
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1940s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1950s	13	–	13	1	–	–
1960s	–	11	11	1	-15%	#2,847
1970s	–	231	231	23	+2000%	#1,649
1980s	–	221	221	22	-4%	#1,894
1990s	–	199	199	20	-10%	#2,167
2000s	–	65	65	7	-67%	#5,278
2010s	–	42	42	4	-35%	#9,576
2020s (to 2025)	–	11	11	2	-56%	#11,854

The story of Tirrell

Tirrell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,854 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1956, 793 American babies have been named Tirrell. Its peak came in 1989, when 37 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1980s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tirrell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Tirrell?

The median living Tirrell is about 38 years old; half are between 31 and 47. An estimated 800 people named Tirrell are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Tirrell year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Girls	Girls rank	Boys	Boys rank
2025	–	–	6	#11,854
2024	–	–	–	–
2023	–	–	–	–
2022	–	–	–	–
2021	–	–	5	#13,892
2020	–	–	–	–
2019	–	–	5	#13,943
2018	–	–	5	#13,906
2017	–	–	–	–
2016	–	–	–	–
2015	–	–	–	–
2014	–	–	6	#11,972
2013	–	–	8	#9,576
2012	–	–	5	#14,024
2011	–	–	7	#10,666
2010	–	–	6	#12,071
2009	–	–	8	#9,775
2008	–	–	9	#8,941
2007	–	–	11	#7,540
2006	–	–	9	#8,657
2005	–	–	–	–
2004	–	–	7	#9,840
2003	–	–	–	–
2002	–	–	7	#9,306
2001	–	–	–	–
2000	–	–	14	#5,278
1995	–	–	16	#4,034
1990	–	–	19	#3,298
1985	–	–	15	#3,208
1980	–	–	27	#2,049
1975	–	–	22	#2,125
1970	–	–	17	#2,283
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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Tirrell, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Tirrell?

The median living Tirrell is about 38 years old. Half of all living Tirrells are between 31 and 47 years old.

How many people named Tirrell are alive today?

An estimated 800 people named Tirrell are alive in the United States, based on 793 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Tirrell in 2025?

Tirrell ranked #11,854 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Tirrell?

793 babies have been named Tirrell in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Tirrell most popular?

Tirrell peaked in 1989, when 37 newborns received the name.

Is Tirrell a boy or girl name?

Tirrell is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 98% of babies with the name.

Is the name Tirrell rising or falling?

Tirrell is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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