Boy · #10,659 in 2026

Dyrell

Name: Popularity of the name Dyrell in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dyrell, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,659

Peak Rank

#3,971 (1990)

Total Babies

171

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1963

First Year

2006

Last Year

1990

Peak Year

#3971

Peak Rank

171

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dyrell

Dyrell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1963, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 14 Dyrells were born — ranking #3,971 that year. As of 2026, Dyrell ranks #10,659 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 171 Dyrells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Dyrell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dyrell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dyrell

What does the name Dyrell mean?

Dyrell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1963. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dyrell in 2026?

In 2026, Dyrell ranks #10,659 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Dyrell most popular?

Dyrell reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #3,971 that year with 14 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Dyrell most popular?

Dyrell has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dyrell.

Is Dyrell a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dyrell is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Dyrell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dyrell include Curvin, Romain, Stepfon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dyrell

Dyrell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1963 and has accumulated 171 births in the dataset. Dyrell's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #3,971. Use the chart and map above to compare Dyrell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.