boys' name · peaked 1992

Tyrell

Every Tyrell since 1947 — 16,215 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.10.20.30.418801900192019401960198020002020BoysGirls
BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#1,973
among boys
Babies in 2025
78
named Tyrell
Peak year
1992
677 babies
All-time total
16,215
since 1947

The story of Tyrell

Tyrell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,973 in 2025 with 78 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1947, 16,215 American babies have been named Tyrell. Its peak came in 1992, when 677 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Tyrell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Tyrell 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 78 #1,973
2024 99 #1,698
2023 86 #1,865
2022 108 #1,624
2021 103 #1,634
2020 127 #1,384
2019 127 #1,400
2018 166 #1,159
2017 159 #1,181
2016 165 #1,163
2015 172 #1,118
2014 201 #1,019
2013 205 #980
2012 217 #940
2011 228 #899
2010 277 #790
2009 278 #804
2008 290 #767
2007 292 #755
2006 350 #657
2005 336 #650
2004 359 #601
2003 408 #551
2002 418 #536
2001 414 #531
2000 464 #493
1995 6 #13,320 535 #427
1990 486 #450
1985 8 #8,289 459 #394
1980 6 #10,335 128 #776
1975 7 #7,946 65 #1,027
1970 27 #1,697
1965 16 #2,071
1960 9 #3,060
1955 6 #3,855
1950 6 #3,654
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Famous people named Tyrell

  1. Tyrell Biggs Boxer · b. 1960

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Tyrell in 2025?

Tyrell ranked #1,973 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 78 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Tyrell?

16,215 babies have been named Tyrell in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Tyrell most popular?

Tyrell peaked in 1992, when 677 newborns received the name.

Is Tyrell a boy or girl name?

Tyrell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Tyrell rising or falling?

Tyrell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Tyrell?

Well-known people named Tyrell include Tyrell Biggs (boxer).

Names like Tyrell

Compare Tyrell with similar names →