Zyrell
A given name derived from the French name Cyril, meaning "lordly, masterful".
Name Census estimates that about 158 living Americans carry the first name Zyrell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zyrell today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zyrell births was 2007 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zyrell. 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.
People living today
158
~ 1 in 2,169,331 Americans
Peak year
2007
13 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,243
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Zyrell: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zyrell from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 87 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Zyrell remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zyrell 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 Zyrell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zyrell
The name Zyrell is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or clear cultural origins. The name seems to be a creative combination of sounds, perhaps inspired by the popular trend of creating new names by blending elements from existing ones.
While the name Zyrell does not have a long historical lineage, it has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in certain regions and communities. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the United States, where a Zyrell Smith was born in 1982 in the state of California.
Another notable individual bearing this name is Zyrell D. Fox, an American author and public speaker born in 1976. Fox has written several books on personal growth and self-empowerment, and has gained a following for his motivational speaking engagements.
In the realm of sports, Zyrell Batten is a professional basketball player from the United States, born in 1993. He has played for various teams in professional leagues around the world, including in Europe and Asia.
Moving beyond the United States, a Zyrell Gonzales was born in 1989 in the Philippines. Gonzales is a well-known figure in the entertainment industry in the Philippines, having worked as an actor, model, and television personality.
Another notable individual with the name Zyrell is Zyrell Kwan, a Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist born in 1980. Kwan has been involved in various charitable initiatives and has been recognized for her efforts in promoting social causes.
While the name Zyrell may not have a rich historical tapestry woven through ancient texts or religious scriptures, its modern usage and the individuals who bear it are shaping its identity and legacy in the present day.
People
Zyrell + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zyrell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zyrell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 158 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zyrell 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 2,169,331 US residents.
Is Zyrell a common name?
We classify Zyrell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 159 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zyrell most popular?
The single biggest year for Zyrell was 2007, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zyrell is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Zyrell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zyrell 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.
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.