Total births
55
Boys' name · since 1978
Tirell
55 babies named Tirell in U.S. Social Security records since 1978, with the highest year being 1992. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 55
- total births
- 1978–2007
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
55 boys have been named Tirell since 1978, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Tirell recorded 55 times among boys since 1978, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2007.
- 55 total births
- 1978–2007 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
55 boys have been named Tirell since 1978, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2007.
- 55
- total births
- 1978–2007
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Tirell was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
8 babies were named Tirell in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Tirell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tirell's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1978, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1992 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tirell at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Tirell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2007
- Peak year (1992)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Tirell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Tirell's strongest decade.
28 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Tirell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 10
1970s
10 births
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
- 1990s
1990s
28 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 28 births (51% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tirell? ▼
55 babies have been named Tirell since 1978. It was last recorded in 2007. The peak year was 1992 with 8 births.
When was Tirell most popular? ▼
Tirell was most popular in the 1990s decade with 28 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
How long has the name Tirell been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tirell since 1978 -- 30 years through the most recent 2007 data.
What names are similar to Tirell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tirrell, Tirso, Tiras, Tiron, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tirell's data
- Tirell's decade-level peak was the 1990s (28 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Tirell
Nearby Names Like Tirell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tirell
Tirrell Boy
780 births
Tirso Boy
264 births
Tiras Boy
207 births
Tiron Boy
175 births
Tirth Boy
126 births
Compare Tirell side by side: Tirell vs Tirrell Tirell vs Tirso Tirell vs Tiras
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1978–2007 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tirell: Baby Name Since 1978 - 55 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tirell. 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 Tirell 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 July 2026.