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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Russell — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Russel|Russo
GermanicBoy→ Stable

Russell

RUS-uhl · 2 syllables

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Boy
#367
→ Stable
#367
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 40
Peak rank
#355 in 2021
5yr change
+26 ranks
Birth frequency
2.5 per 10,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #367 · Stable since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Germanic boy names
Russell

Popularity score: 40  ·  SSA Rank: #367

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
72
Higher than 72% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+26 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
65
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Germanic OriginClassicStrong2-syllableOccupationalColor ReferenceMasculine-leaningMid-century PeakStable
Character
analytical mindpractical strengthsteadfast resolveintellectual curiosityhonest directness
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Russells

intensededicatedcomplexaccomplisheddramatic
STRONG
High confidence

Russell is a Germanic boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #367 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +26 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#367 · niche
Russell at a Glance
Meaning:From Old French 'roux' meaning 'red', originally a nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion
Language root:Germanic · Old French · Latin
Peak rank:#355 in 2021
5yr change:+26 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Russell Crowe
Actor
Russell Brand
Comedian & Actor
Russell Wilson
NFL Quarterback
Similar Sound
Rusty◈Ross◈RussRolandRalph
Similar Style
MitchellCurtisHarvey◈GlennVictor
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Russell illustration
Name Intelligence
Russell · Overview
Summary

Russell is a Germanic boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #367 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Russell scores 72/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Classic · Strong character
Russell carries a grounded, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
russell.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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