Declining since 1986, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Tarell since 1976
Babies named Tarell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 53 |
| 1980s | 261 |
| 1990s | 230 |
| 2000s | 206 |
| 2010s | 105 |
| 2020s | 26 |
Meaning & origin
Tarell emerged as a given name in the United States in 1976, at a time when surnames and creative spellings were gaining popularity. Its highest point of usage came in 1985, when it peaked in rank. Since 1986, the name has been in decline, and by 2025 it had fallen to rank 9,714. The name is exceptionally rare, with only about 1 in every 244,011 male births receiving it. Tarell remains a distinctive choice, largely unconnected to any particular region or culture, and its lack of top-state associations underscores its sparse distribution.
Tarell is a modern given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1976. It likely derives from the surname Terrell, which itself has Old French roots meaning 'to pull' or 'to draw,' or may be a creative spelling variant of Tyrrell or Terrell. The name has no established meaning outside its possible surname connection.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: T, Rel
Sibling names for Tarell
Names that share Tarell's style, for a brother or sister.
