Russell
girl nameRussell entered the US charts in 1892, peaked at #1171 in 1898, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1892–2025
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rank today
#1171
peak (1898)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1406 |
| 1900s | #1751 |
| 1910s | #1847 |
| 1920s | #1637 |
| 1930s | #2060 |
| 1940s | #2317 |
| 1950s | #2606 |
| 1960s | #2535 |
| 1970s | #3288 |
| 1980s | #4596 |
| 1990s | #7108 |
| 2000s | #9892 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Russell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Russell alive today was born around 1952, making them about 73 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Russell in 2025?
- Russell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Russell most popular?
- Russell peaked in 1898, reaching #1171 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Russell with classmates?
- Russell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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