Russell vs Sterling
Head-to-head: full US statistics and history since 1880.
Russell
a steady, dependable choice
- Rank today
- #345
- Peak
- #48 (1904)
- Babies in 2025
- 944
- Classroom
- likely the only one
- Strongest states
- CA, TX, NY
VS
Sterling
a steady, dependable choice
- Rank today
- #345
- Peak
- #305 (1895)
- Babies in 2025
- 944
- Classroom
- likely the only one
- Strongest states
- TX, CA, FL
The verdict
Russell and Sterling are neck and neck in popularity — this one comes down to taste.
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