Total births
780
Boys' name · since 1969
Tirrell
Tirrell has 780 recorded births since 1969 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1989 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 780
- total births
- 1969–2025
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
780 boys have been named Tirrell since 1969, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Tirrell recorded 780 times among boys since 1969, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2025.
- 780 total births
- 1969–2025 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
780 boys have been named Tirrell since 1969, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2025.
- 780
- total births
- 1969–2025
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Tirrell was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
37 babies were named Tirrell in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Tirrell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tirrell splits its recorded history at 1992: 34% of all births land in the more recent half, 66% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2012 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1989 peak of 37 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tirrell at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Tirrell popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2025
- Peak year (1989)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Tirrell popularity over time - girls
13 total births recorded since 1956 (Tirrell as girls' name)
Tirrell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tirrell's strongest decade.
231 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Tirrell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s
1970s
231 births
- 1980s
1980s
221 births
- 1990s
1990s
199 births
- 2000s 65
2000s
65 births
- 2010s 42
2010s
42 births
- 2020s 11
2020s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 231 births (30% of all-time use).
How Tirrell compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Tirrell's total volume
Tirrell vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Tirrell by state
Where Tirrell concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #2 | New York | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.6% |
Louisiana share of Tirrell's total US births 1.3%
Even split
10 of 780 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tirrell? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 780 babies named Tirrell. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 37 births.
When was Tirrell most popular? ▼
Tirrell was most popular in the 1970s decade with 231 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Tirrell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tirrell are Louisiana (10 births), New York (10 births), Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Tirrell been used? ▼
Tirrell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1969, spanning 57 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Tirrell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tirso, Tiras, Tiron, Tirth, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tirrell's data
- Tirrell's decade-level peak was the 1970s (231 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Tirrells (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Tirrell
Nearby Names Like Tirrell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tirrell
Tirso Boy
264 births
Tiras Boy
207 births
Tiron Boy
175 births
Tirth Boy
126 births
Tiran Boy
86 births
Compare Tirrell side by side: Tirrell vs Tirso Tirrell vs Tiras Tirrell vs Tiron
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1969–2025 (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. "Tirrell: Baby Name Since 1969 - 780 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tirrell. 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 Tirrell 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.