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Russel

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Russel was most popular in 1920, when 394 American babies were given the name — ranking #608 that year. In 2025 it ranked #8,448, with 27 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 16,622 people named Russel.

Most popular in1920
Rank that year#608
Births that year394
Total since 188016,622

Russel over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Russel’s peak in 1920. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org