Total births
38
Boys' name · since 1997
Tykell
38 babies named Tykell in U.S. Social Security records since 1997, with the highest year being 1999. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 38
- total births
- 1997–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
38 boys have been named Tykell since 1997, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Tykell recorded 38 times among boys since 1997, 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 1997 to 2021.
- 38 total births
- 1997–2021 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
38 boys have been named Tykell since 1997, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2021.
- 38
- total births
- 1997–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Tykell was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
10 babies were named Tykell in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
Tykell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tykell splits its recorded history at 2008: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1997 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1999 peak of 10 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tykell at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1999
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1997
Tykell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2021
- Peak year (1999)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Tykell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Tykell's strongest decade.
15 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Tykell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
15 births
- 2000s
2000s
12 births
- 2010s
2010s
6 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 15 births (39% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tykell? ▼
Since 1997, Social Security records show 38 babies named Tykell. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 1999, with 10 births.
When was Tykell most popular? ▼
Tykell was most popular in the 1990s decade with 15 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
How long has the name Tykell been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tykell since 1997 -- 25 years through the most recent 2021 data.
What names are similar to Tykell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tykeem, Tyke, Tykel, Tykee, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tykell's data
- Tykell's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (15 total births) through the 2020s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Tykell
Nearby Names Like Tykell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tykell
Tykeem Boy
379 births
Tyke Boy
#9167 212 births
Tykel Boy
123 births
Tykee Boy
81 births
Tykwon Boy
79 births
Compare Tykell side by side: Tykell vs Tykeem Tykell vs Tyke Tykell vs Tykel
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, 1997–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tykell: Baby Name Since 1997 - 38 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tykell. 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 Tykell 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.