Tarrell
Every Tarrell since 1962 — 799 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tarrell
Tarrell is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1962, 799 American babies have been named Tarrell. Its peak came in 1987, when 35 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 Tarrell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tarrell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 5 | #14,013 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #14,100 |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #13,849 |
| 2020 | — | — | 7 | #10,474 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 6 | #11,972 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | 8 | #9,572 |
| 2015 | — | — | 7 | #10,497 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | 6 | #12,103 |
| 2010 | — | — | 10 | #8,066 |
| 2009 | — | — | 19 | #5,075 |
| 2008 | — | — | 16 | #5,735 |
| 2007 | — | — | 23 | #4,352 |
| 2006 | — | — | 20 | #4,658 |
| 2005 | — | — | 17 | #5,010 |
| 2004 | — | — | 17 | #4,982 |
| 2003 | — | — | 19 | #4,401 |
| 2002 | — | — | 11 | #6,479 |
| 2001 | — | — | 15 | #5,113 |
| 2000 | — | — | 15 | #5,013 |
| 1995 | — | — | 22 | #3,179 |
| 1990 | — | — | 23 | #2,858 |
| 1985 | — | — | 29 | #2,011 |
| 1980 | — | — | 20 | #2,527 |
| 1975 | — | — | 13 | #3,060 |
| 1970 | 5 | #9,199 | — | — |
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| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tarrell in 2025?
Tarrell did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Tarrell?
799 babies have been named Tarrell in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tarrell most popular?
Tarrell peaked in 1987, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Tarrell a boy or girl name?
Tarrell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tarrell rising or falling?
Tarrell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.