Names / Boy names
Russell
Current rank
#345
holding steady
All-time peak
#48
in 1904
First recorded
1880
in U.S. data
Children named
361,400
since 1880
Popularity over time
Annual U.S. children given the name · Peak #48 in 1904 · Source: Social Security Administration
Meaning & background
A boys' name, Russell first appears in 1880. 1904 marked its high point, reaching #48. It currently ranks #345 and is staying stable. More than 361,400 children have been given the name overall.