Tyrel
Tyrel is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
To pull, stubborn, or derived from the Norman surname Tyrell.
Origin and history
Tyrel is a masculine name derived from the English and Norman surname Tyrell, which likely originated as a nickname from an Old French word for stubbornness or pulling hard on reins. Though traditionally a surname, it saw moderate usage as a given name in the United States during the late 20th century. Today it remains a relatively uncommon choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
3,426 babies in the United States have been named Tyrel since 1880. It ranks #2190 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1842.
States where it is most popular
- UT (14.5 %)
- ID (11.1 %)
- MT (8.2 %)
- TX (7.6 %)
- CO (7.2 %)
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 | 223 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,360 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,043 |
| 2000-2010 | 500 |
| 2010-2019 | 204 |
| 2020-2029 | 85 |
Famous people named Tyrel
- Tyrel Jackson Williams: Actor
- Tyrel Griffith: Curler, Athlete
Nicknames
Ty
Fun facts
- The surname Tyrell was brought to England following the Norman Conquest of 1066.
- Tyrel experienced its highest U.S. usage in the late 1980s and early 1990s.