Tyrell
Tyrell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Stubborn person, or one who pulls.
Origin and history
Tyrell is a given name derived from an Anglo-Norman surname, historically traced back to an Old French nickname meaning 'to pull' or associated with stubbornness. It gained noticeable popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly from the 1980s through the 1990s. Though its usage has moderated in recent years, it remains a well-recognized masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
16,070 babies in the United States have been named Tyrell since 1880. It ranks #933 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1347.
States where it is most popular
- NY (12.8 %)
- FL (7.5 %)
- PA (5.9 %)
- CA (5.8 %)
- MD (5.1 %)
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 | 7 |
| 1950-1960 | 49 |
| 1960-1970 | 149 |
| 1970-1980 | 531 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,704 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,503 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,609 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,917 |
| 2020-2029 | 601 |
Famous people named Tyrell
- Tyrell Owens: Athlete, Football player
- Tyrell Crosby: Athlete, NFL player
- Tyrell Biggs: Boxer, Olympic gold medalist
Nicknames
Ty
Fun facts
- The surname Tyrell was brought to England following the Norman Conquest of 1066.
- Tyrell reached its highest position on the U.S. social security baby name charts during the late 1980s and early 1990s.