Russell

Rank 374th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Russell was 374th most popular baby name for boys and 748th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 860 babies were named Russell in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,906 babies in the United States were named Russell. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.8% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Russell is around 56 to 61 years old.

The name "Russell" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Russell is Russ.

Russell Meaning & Origin

Russell is an Old French name that means "little red one," often evoking connotations of strength, warmth, and vivacity.

The name Russell is described as resilient, skilled and intellectual.

Pronunciation

Russell is pronounced rus-sell in English. The name Russell has 7 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Russell

There are two U.S. states with a "Russell County" - Alabama and Kentucky.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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