boys' name · peaked 1989

Tirrell

Every Tirrell since 1956 — 793 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#11,854
among boys
Babies in 2025
6
named Tirrell
Peak year
1989
37 babies
All-time total
793
since 1956

The story of Tirrell

Tirrell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,854 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1956, 793 American babies have been named Tirrell. Its peak came in 1989, when 37 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 Tirrell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Tirrell 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 6 #11,854
2024
2023
2022
2021 5 #13,892
2020
2019 5 #13,943
2018 5 #13,906
2017
2016
2015
2014 6 #11,972
2013 8 #9,576
2012 5 #14,024
2011 7 #10,666
2010 6 #12,071
2009 8 #9,775
2008 9 #8,941
2007 11 #7,540
2006 9 #8,657
2005
2004 7 #9,840
2003
2002 7 #9,306
2001
2000 14 #5,278
1995 16 #4,034
1990 19 #3,298
1985 15 #3,208
1980 27 #2,049
1975 22 #2,125
1970 17 #2,283
1965
1960
1955
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1925
1920
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Tirrell in 2025?

Tirrell ranked #11,854 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Tirrell?

793 babies have been named Tirrell in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Tirrell most popular?

Tirrell peaked in 1989, when 37 newborns received the name.

Is Tirrell a boy or girl name?

Tirrell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.

Is the name Tirrell rising or falling?

Tirrell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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