Tyrell
Boy name · #1963 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Tyrell? In official American birth records, Tyrell has been tracked continuously since 1947, giving it 78 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
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?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Tyrell is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". 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
State-level data for Tyrell is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
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
How old is the name Tyrell?
In official American birth records, the name Tyrell first appeared in 1947 (over 78 years ago), when 7 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 78 years.
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. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.