Declining since 1992, #1,959 for boys today.
Popularity of Tyrell since 1947
Babies named Tyrell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 49 |
| 1960s | 149 |
| 1970s | 531 |
| 1980s | 3,704 |
| 1990s | 5,503 |
| 2000s | 3,609 |
| 2010s | 1,917 |
| 2020s | 601 |
Meaning & origin
First recorded in 1947, Tyrell experienced a surge in popularity during the late 20th century, peaking as the rank in 1992. Since then, its usage has been falling. In 2025, the name was given to approximately 1 in 21,898 boys, placing it at rank 1959. The name has seen particular favor in states such as Florida, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Tyrell is a modern coinage rooted in the English surname Tyrrell, which itself traces back to Norman French origins. Despite its uncertain meaning, the name carries a strong, contemporary feel and has become a distinctive choice within African American naming traditions.
Tyrell is a modern given name that originated as a surname. The surname Tyrrell is of Norman French origin, brought to England after the Conquest, and is derived from the Old French 'tirel,' a nickname for someone who is stubborn or difficult, from the verb 'tirer' meaning 'to pull' or 'draw.' As a first name, Tyrell gained usage in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, where it was influenced by the African American community and popular culture.
Where Tyrell is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ty, Rel
Sibling names for Tyrell
Names that share Tyrell's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Tiana, Shanice, Keisha, Lakeisha, Tasha, Lanisha, Laquita, Lashonda, Shanequa, Kanisha, Karisma, Keesha, Keyonna, Laquanda, Laquisha, Lashae, Lashawnda, Latarsha, Latesha, Quiana, Shanel, Shanelle, Shantell, Shatara, Taneshia, Tyasia, Ashanta, Breyonna, Charnell, Dajanae, Darnetta, Deshawna, Jalessa, Jalisha, Jatavia, Kelisha, Lashaundra, Latorya, Latrecia, Makesha, Markeshia, Myeshia, Nekia, Shadae, Shalana, Shaneeka, Shantee, Shaquanda, Sheniqua, Sherelle, Tameshia, Taneesha, Teneisha, Terriona, Teshia, Timika, Tinesha, Tyanne, Tysha, Tywanda, Dashae, Doneisha, Donnesha, Dynesha, Janeece, Jaquisha, Kashayla, Keandrea, Lakenya, Lakyra, Lasonya, Laterica, Latressa, Latunya, Raynesha, Roneshia, Sequita, Shantea, Sharmayne, Shataya, Shawntae, Shekita, Shenice, Shimeka, Tanecia, Tanica, Tekisha, Terrionna, Tishana, Tocarra, Tymeka, Tynasia, Tyriana, Tyrianna, Tyshawna, Roniesha, Caprisha, Chardai, Charell, Damisha, Deshara, Felesha, Jalesha, Jaquanda, Jataya, Jermesha, Juanisha, Kechia, Ladaja, Lakaisha, Lakeidra, Lakeyshia, Lameshia, Laporscha, Laquida, Lashannon, Lashuna, Latayna, Porchea, Sacoya, Shadiamond, Shakedra, Shakyia, Shalandria, Shanekqua, Shaquandra, Shaquera, Shaquilla, Sharesa, Shaterra, Shaterrica, Shatisha, Shavell, Shavelle, Shavonte, Shenetta, Shequila, Shetara, Shevelle, Shuntay, Shuntel, Taiwana, Tamecka, Tasheena, Toniqua, Trenice, Tylisa, Tyrea, Tyrika, Tyrisha, Tyshea, Tysheka
Brothers: Tyrone, Darnell, Lamont, Terrell, Jamal, Daquan, Deangelo, Rashon, Tyren, Tyshawn, Davontae, Demonte, Deshun, Lashaun, Lydell, Rashaud, Rayquan, Tavaris, Tayvon, Tyjuan, Tyran, Tyshaun, Daquon, Devontay, Drequan, Jacquan, Javarius, Javonne, Kaveon, Ladarious, Laderrick, Lamarion, Larnell, Londell, Quartez, Ramell, Shondell, Tajuan, Termaine, Tirrell, Treshon, Daishaun, Dajohn, Daqwan, Decari, Dontray, Dsean, Javontay, Jequan, Lavontae, Lequan, Leshaun, Letrell, Levonte, Nashaun, Quantavius, Quashaun, Tashon, Travone, Tremel, Trevonn, Tykeem, Daeshon, Antrone, Cardarius, Damonta, Dantavious, Devontre, Diontay, Dontarious, Dvontae, Jahquez, Jevaughn, Joquan, Jurell, Kentravious, Labarron, Ladarren, Laquon, Latavion, Marquavion, Marquelle, Montavis, Nyquan, Rayshard, Shawntez, Travonne, Tyliek, Tynell, Undray, Zyrell
Names like Tyrell
Names whose popularity has moved with Tyrell's over the last 50 years.
