FIRST NAME
Russell
Russell is the 130th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 202,342 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 393 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #130 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
557,110
living · #82
2020 CENSUS
202,342
living · #130
BABIES NAMED RUSSELL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025944
As a male name, Russell peaked in 1960, when 7,487 babies were named Russell (the #56 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #15,212 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
2,487
living · #4,204
2020 CENSUS
393
living · #15,212
BABIES NAMED RUSSELL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1892–2004
200410
As a female name, Russell peaked in 1920, when 33 babies were named Russell (the #1401 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)