Tarell
Every Tarell since 1976 — 881 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tarell
Tarell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,553 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 881 American babies have been named Tarell. Its peak came in 1985, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Tarell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tarell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,553 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #12,146 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11,972 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,472 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,970 |
| 2018 | 6 | #11,970 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,487 |
| 2016 | 5 | #13,963 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,660 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,691 |
| 2013 | 10 | #8,032 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,992 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,206 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,706 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,775 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,127 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,778 |
| 2006 | 22 | #4,355 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,614 |
| 2004 | 24 | #3,842 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,261 |
| 2002 | 23 | #3,777 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,273 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,364 |
| 1995 | 25 | #2,914 |
| 1990 | 29 | #2,429 |
| 1985 | 34 | #1,788 |
| 1980 | 16 | #2,941 |
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Famous people named Tarell
- Tarell Alvin McCraney Writer · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tarell in 2025?
Tarell ranked #10,553 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tarell?
881 babies have been named Tarell in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tarell most popular?
Tarell peaked in 1985, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Tarell a boy or girl name?
Tarell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tarell rising or falling?
Tarell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tarell?
Well-known people named Tarell include Tarell Alvin McCraney (writer).