Total births
220
Boys' name · since 1971
Contrell
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 220 babies named Contrell, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 220
- total births
- 1971–2015
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
Contrell is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 220 have been recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Contrell recorded 220 times among boys since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2015.
- 220 total births
- 1971–2015 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
220 boys have been named Contrell since 1971, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2015.
- 220
- total births
- 1971–2015
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Contrell was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
13 babies were named Contrell in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
Contrell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Contrell splits its recorded history at 1991: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1973 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2002 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Contrell at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
2002
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Contrell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2015
- Peak year (2002)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Contrell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Contrell's strongest decade.
58 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Contrell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
31 births
- 1980s
1980s
58 births
- 1990s
1990s
57 births
- 2000s
2000s
50 births
- 2010s
2010s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 58 births (26% of all-time use).
Contrell by state
Where Contrell concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 5 | 2.3% |
Illinois share of Contrell's total US births 2.3%
5 of 220 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Contrell? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 220 babies named Contrell. The most recent recorded year was 2015. Its busiest year on record was 2002, with 13 births.
When was Contrell most popular? ▼
Contrell was most popular in the 1980s decade with 58 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Contrell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Contrell are Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Contrell been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Contrell since 1971 -- 45 years through the most recent 2015 data.
What names are similar to Contrell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Connor, Conner, Conrad, Conor, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Contrell's data
- Contrell's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (58 total births) through the 2010s (24) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Illinois records the most Contrells (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Contrell
Nearby Names Like Contrell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Contrell
Connor Boy
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Conner Boy
#781 56,395 births
Conrad Boy
#469 39,282 births
Conor Boy
#709 27,380 births
Connie Boy
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Compare Contrell side by side: Contrell vs Connor Contrell vs Conner Contrell vs Conrad
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1971–2015 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Contrell: Baby Name Since 1971 - 220 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/contrell. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Contrell draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.