Tyrell
Boy name · #1963 in 2025 · Uniqueness 83/100
In 2025, 78 baby boys were named Tyrell, placing it at #1963 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1116, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 23,077 boys born in 2025 was named Tyrell.
Babies named Tyrell per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 78-year story
Tyrell first appears in the Social Security records in 1947, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1992, when 669 boys were named Tyrell — good for #354 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Tyrell against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Tyrell in class?
Tyrell scores 83 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Tyrell will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Tyrell is most common
Geography matters for names, and Tyrell is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Tyrells were FL (10), TX (8), CA (6), PA (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Tyrell
Statistically, parents drawn to Tyrell tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Terrell, Cordell, Marcell, Kendell, and Darell.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Tyrell | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 78 | #1959 |
| 2024 | 99 | #1685 |
| 2023 | 86 | #1851 |
| 2022 | 108 | #1611 |
| 2021 | 103 | #1632 |
| 2020 | 127 | #1378 |
| 2019 | 127 | #1394 |
| 2018 | 166 | #1154 |
| 2017 | 159 | #1175 |
| 2016 | 165 | #1159 |
| 2015 | 172 | #1116 |
| 2014 | 201 | #1014 |
| 2013 | 205 | #974 |
| 2012 | 217 | #936 |
| 2011 | 228 | #898 |
| 2010 | 277 | #790 |
| 2009 | 278 | #801 |
| 2008 | 290 | #767 |
| 2007 | 292 | #754 |
| 2006 | 350 | #657 |
| 2005 | 336 | #648 |
| 2004 | 359 | #599 |
| 2003 | 408 | #550 |
| 2002 | 418 | #535 |
| 2001 | 414 | #531 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tyrell a popular boy name?
Tyrell ranked #1963 among boys in 2025 with 78 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1116.
When was the name Tyrell most popular?
Tyrell peaked in 1992, when 669 American boys received the name (ranked #354 that year). Since 1992 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Tyrell?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 23,077 newborn American boys was named Tyrell. It scores 83/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.