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Russell

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Russell was most popular in 1960, when 7,510 American babies were given the name — ranking #118 that year. In 2025 it ranked #686, with 944 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 361,476 people named Russell.

Most popular in1960
Rank that year#118
Births that year7,510
Total since 1880361,476

Russell over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Russell’s peak in 1960. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Norman French · "little red one"

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