Russel
girl nameRussel entered the US charts in 1920, peaked at #4002 in 1924, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1920–2025
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rank today
#4002
peak (1924)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4489 |
Living bearers
The typical Russel alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Russel in 2025?
- Russel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Russel most popular?
- Russel peaked in 1924, reaching #4002 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Russel with classmates?
- Russel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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