The name Tyrrell is of English origin, derived from an Old Norse personal name, 'Þórhallr', which consists of the elements 'Þór' meaning 'Thor' (the god of thunder in Norse mythology) and 'hallr' meaning 'powerful'. Thus, Tyrrell translates to 'Thor's powerful one'. This name was brought to England by Viking settlers during their invasions between the 8th and 11th centuries. Over time, it has evolved phonetically and in spelling, leading to the form we know today.
The name Tyrrell experienced a significant increase in popularity from the late 1970s to the mid-1990s, peaking with 31 births in 1993 and consistently high numbers throughout the 1980s and early 1990s. However, it has since declined, with fewer than 15 births recorded per year since 2006, and only 5 births in both 2023 and the most recent year with data (2021). Overall, there have been 668 recorded births for the name Tyrrell from 1940 to 2023.