Russell
boy name#345 in 2025Russell entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #48 in 1904, ranks #345 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#345
rank today
#48
peak (1904)
944
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #147 |
| 1890s | #71 |
| 1900s | #55 |
| 1910s | #52 |
| 1920s | #53 |
| 1930s | #67 |
| 1940s | #69 |
| 1950s | #62 |
| 1960s | #57 |
| 1970s | #80 |
| 1980s | #111 |
| 1990s | #232 |
| 2000s | #370 |
| 2010s | #409 |
| 2020s | #367 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Russell has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 212,000 people named Russell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Russell alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 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 ranks #345 among US boy names in 2025, with 944 babies given the name.
- When was the name Russell most popular?
- Russell peaked in 1904, reaching #48 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Russell with classmates?
- Russell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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