Nyrell
Of unknown origin, potentially a variant spelling of the name Niall.
Name Census estimates that about 59 living Americans carry the first name Nyrell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nyrell today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nyrell births was 2007 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nyrell. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nyrell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
59
~ 1 in 5,809,396 Americans
Peak year
2007
12 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2017 SSA rank
#13,708
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Nyrell: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nyrell from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 50 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nyrell 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 Nyrell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nyrells live
Origin
Meaning and history of Nyrell
The name Nyrell has its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, with roots tracing back to the 5th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Proto-Germanic word "niujaz," meaning "new" or "young," and the suffix "-rell," which is thought to have been used as a diminutive or affectionate form. The name likely emerged as a combination of these elements, potentially signifying "young one" or "little newcomer."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nyrell can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a historical record dating back to the 9th century. The name appears in an entry from the year 871, referring to a nobleman named Nyrell the Valiant, who was said to have fought bravely in a battle against Viking invaders.
During the Middle Ages, the name Nyrell gained popularity among the nobility in various Germanic regions. In the 11th century, a notable figure bearing this name was Nyrell of Saxony, a skilled archer and military commander who served under the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV.
As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, including Nyrelle, Nirelle, and Nyriel. In the 13th century, a French troubadour known as Nyrell de Provence was renowned for his lyrical compositions and romantic ballads.
In the 15th century, the name Nyrell was associated with a prominent Italian scholar and humanist, Nyrell Boccaccio, who is credited with translating several ancient Greek texts into Latin, contributing to the Renaissance movement.
Another notable figure in history who bore this name was Nyrell von Humboldt, a German naturalist and explorer who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His expeditions to South America and his contributions to the field of biogeography earned him widespread recognition.
Over the centuries, the name Nyrell has maintained a presence across various cultures and regions, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark in various fields, including literature, art, science, and military endeavors.
People
Nyrell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nyrell as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nyrell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nyrell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 59 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nyrell 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 5,809,396 US residents.
Is Nyrell a common name?
We classify Nyrell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 56.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 60 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nyrell most popular?
The single biggest year for Nyrell was 2007, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nyrell is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Nyrell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nyrell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nyrell 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 Nyrell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nyrell 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 Nyrell 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Nyrell?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.