Boy · #5,772 in 2026

Tarryl

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

Current Rank

#5,772

Peak Rank

#5,587 (1976)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1976

First Year

1978

Last Year

1976

Peak Year

#5587

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Tarryl

Tarryl first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1976, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1976, when 5 Tarryls were born — ranking #5,587 that year. As of 2026, Tarryl ranks #5,772 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Tarryls have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Tarryl

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tarryl 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 Tarryl

What does the name Tarryl mean?

Tarryl is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Tarryl in 2026?

In 2026, Tarryl ranks #5,772 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Tarryl most popular?

Tarryl reached its peak popularity in 1976, ranking #5,587 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Tarryl a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Tarryl?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tarryl include Alekos, Alpesh, Altarik. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tarryl

Tarryl is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Tarryl's peak popularity came in 1976 when it ranked #5,587. Use the chart and map above to compare Tarryl'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.