Tyrrell
Tyrrell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Stubborn, or derived from the Old Norse name Þórir (Thor's warrior).
Origin and history
Tyrrell is an English name of Anglo-Norman and Old Norse origin, derived from a habitational or nickname surname associated with stubbornness or the Old Norse name Þórir. Historically used as a surname, it transferred to given name usage in English-speaking regions. In the United States, it remains a uncommon masculine name with modest historical usage.
Popularity in the United States
668 babies in the United States have been named Tyrrell since 1880. It ranks #4008 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1915.
States where it is most popular
- NY (37.5 %)
- CA (31.3 %)
- TX (31.3 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 51 |
| 1980-1990 | 177 |
| 1990-2000 | 242 |
| 2000-2010 | 106 |
| 2010-2019 | 65 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Famous people named Tyrrell
- Tyrrell Biggs: Boxer, Olympic Gold Medalist
- Tyrrell Hatton: Golfer
Nicknames
Ty
Fun facts
- The name came to England following the Norman Conquest of 1066.
- Tyrrell follows the long-standing English tradition of adapting family surnames into given names.