Turell
A masculine Hebrew name possibly meaning "towering mountain" or derived from "tor", a type of rock formation.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Turell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Turell today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Turell births was 1986 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Turell. 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 Turell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1986
6 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
1986 SSA rank
#6,680
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Turell: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Turell 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 Turell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Turell
The name Turell is believed to have originated from the Old French language, with its roots tracing back to the 12th century. It is thought to be a variant or diminutive form of the French name Thibault, which itself derives from the Germanic name Theudebald. Theudebald is composed of the elements "theud" meaning "people" and "bald" meaning "bold" or "brave."
In its early days, Turell was primarily found in parts of France and neighboring regions where French influence was strong. Some scholars suggest it may have been introduced to England during the Norman Conquest, as French names became more prevalent among the ruling class.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Turell can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. Here, a landowner named Turell is listed as holding property in Lincolnshire.
Throughout the Middle Ages, Turell remained a relatively uncommon name, though it was occasionally borne by members of the nobility and clergy. In the 14th century, a Turell de Vere served as a knight and military commander under Edward III during the Hundred Years' War.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure with the name Turell was the Italian philosopher and humanist Turell Acciaiuoli (1444-1520). Born in Florence, he was a prolific writer and patron of the arts, known for his works on rhetoric and moral philosophy.
In the 17th century, Turell Jansen (1615-1678) was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his elaborate still life compositions featuring fruit, flowers, and other natural elements.
Moving into the 18th century, Turell Hibbins (1719-1784) was a British clergyman and author who served as the rector of several parishes in Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. He published several religious works and sermons during his lifetime.
Another notable figure with the name Turell was the American physician and writer Turell Tufts (1768-1835). Based in Massachusetts, he wrote extensively on medical topics and served as a surgeon during the War of 1812.
People
Turell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Turell 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
Turell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Turell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Turell 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Turell a common name?
We classify Turell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Turell most popular?
The single biggest year for Turell was 1986, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Turell is about 39 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 Turell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Turell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Turell 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 Turell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Turell 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 Turell 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 have the name Turell?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.