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Turrell

ter-EL /tərˈɛl/

At a glance

In short
Turrell is a unique and uncommon English name for boys, meaning "to pull."
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1999 (#7,139)
Babies in 1999
8 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#5,096 in 1991
First recorded
1980

Meaning of Turrell

Turrell is a unique and uncommon name that is predominantly used for boys. It has its origins in English and is derived from the Old French word "tirel," which means "to pull." The name Turrell has a charming and distinctive sound to it, making it an excellent choice for parents looking for something less traditional. In terms of pronunciation, Turrell is typically pronounced as ter-EL (/tərˈɛl/) in American English. The name does not have many variations, with Turrel being the only notable alternative. While not widely popular, Turrell has seen sporadic usage over the years in the United States. It's worth noting that the popularity of this name may vary depending on different factors such as cultural influences and regional preferences.

How to pronounce Turrell

English

Popularity of Turrell in the U.S.

Turrell was last recorded in the U.S. in 1999, ranked #7,139 with 8 babies. It peaked at #5,096 in 1991. It first appears in the records in 1980.

Bar and line chart: Turrell in the U.S., 1980–1999. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 10 in 1991 and 8 in 1999. Line: rank among boy names, peak #5,096 in 1991, #7,139 in 1999.
  • Boys named Turrell (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1980–1999. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1980⁠–⁠1999 13 rows
Turrell: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
199987,139▲ 2,492
199859,631back (not recorded in 1994–1997)
199358,700▼ 265
199258,435▼ 3,339
1991105,096▲ 1,319
199076,415▲ 526
198966,941back (not recorded in 1988)
198775,459▲ 1,262
198656,721▼ 1,574
198575,147back (not recorded in 1983–1984)
198256,386▼ 918
198165,468▲ 57
198065,525new

Notable people named Turrell

  • Turrell V. Wylie — Terry Wylie was an American scholar who pioneered Tibetan studies and developed the widely used Wylie system for transliterating Tibetan.