Tirrell
Tirrell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
To pull or tug; stubborn or persistent.
Origin and history
Tirrell is a rare masculine given name in the United States, derived from an English and Norman-French surname related to Terrell or Tyrrell. Historically a surname of noble Norman origin, it saw occasional use as a first name in twentieth-century America. Today it remains a distinctive choice with steady, low-frequency usage.
Popularity in the United States
780 babies in the United States have been named Tirrell since 1880. It ranks #3896 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1916.
States where it is most popular
- LA (28.6 %)
- NY (28.6 %)
- GA (14.3 %)
- NC (14.3 %)
- VA (14.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 231 |
| 1980-1990 | 221 |
| 1990-2000 | 199 |
| 2000-2010 | 65 |
| 2010-2019 | 42 |
| 2020-2029 | 11 |
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Old French verb 'tirer' (to pull) or an Old French nickname for a stubborn person.
- Tirrell has been recorded in U.S. birth registry data since the mid-twentieth century as a given name.