Tarell
A masculine name of French origin, a variant of Thierry or Terence.
Name Census estimates that about 850 living Americans carry the first name Tarell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tarell today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tarell births was 1985 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tarell. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Tarell with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
850
~ 1 in 403,240 Americans
Peak year
1985
34 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,140
Tracked since 1976
Census
Tarell in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 580 people with the first name Tarell, which placed it at #18,544 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#18,544
National first-name rank
People counted
580
580 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
84.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tarell
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tarell is Black at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.2%) and White (4.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Tarell described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Tarell at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American84.3% · 489
- Two or more races6.2% · 36
- White4.1% · 24
- Hispanic or Latino4.1% · 24
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 3
Popularity
Tarell: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tarell from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 261 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tarell by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tarell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tarells live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tarell
The name Tarell is believed to have its origins in the Middle Eastern region, with roots tracing back to the Arabic language and culture. It is thought to be a variation of the name Tariq, which means "morning star" or "he who knocks at the door." The earliest recorded instances of the name Tarell can be found in ancient Arabic manuscripts and historical records from the 7th and 8th centuries.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Tarell was Tarell ibn Abi Salih, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century. His works played a significant role in the development of Arabic literature and poetry during the Islamic Golden Age. Another notable figure was Tarell al-Andalusi, a mathematician and astronomer from the 10th century who made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and astronomy in the Iberian Peninsula.
As the name spread beyond the Middle East, it gained popularity in various regions and cultures. In the 12th century, Tarell was the name of a prominent Moorish ruler in the Iberian Peninsula, known for his military prowess and leadership during the Reconquista period. Additionally, historical records indicate that a Tarell was a respected Islamic scholar and philosopher in the 13th century, who authored several works on theology and ethics.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Tarell al-Ghazali emerged as a prominent Islamic mystic and Sufi scholar. His teachings and writings on spirituality and inner purification had a profound impact on the Sufi tradition and Islamic mysticism. Another individual with the name Tarell was a renowned calligrapher and artist from the 17th century, whose intricate calligraphic works were highly regarded and preserved in various collections.
As the name continued to spread across cultures and regions, it gained popularity in different parts of the world. In the 18th century, Tarell was the name of a prominent merchant and philanthropist in the Middle East, known for his humanitarian efforts and contributions to charitable causes. Additionally, historical records indicate the existence of a Tarell who was a skilled craftsman and artisan during the same period, renowned for his intricate woodwork and metalwork.
Throughout history, the name Tarell has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, poets, rulers, mystics, artists, and philanthropists. While its origins can be traced back to the Arabic language and culture, the name has transcended geographical boundaries and been embraced by different cultures and communities around the world.
People
Tarell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tarell as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tarell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tarell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 850 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tarell going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 403,240 US residents.
Is Tarell a common name?
We classify Tarell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 874 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tarell most popular?
The single biggest year for Tarell was 1985, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tarell is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Tarell in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 580 people with the name Tarell, or 0.19 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #18,544 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Tarell in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Tarell?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Tarell leans strongly male. 533 people counted with this name were male (93.2%), compared with 39 female bearers (6.8%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Tarell?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tarell is Black at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.2%) and White (4.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Tarell most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Tarell in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.3% (489 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tarell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tarell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tarell in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Tarell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tarell in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tarell can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many Americans are named Tarell?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.