How Many People Are Named Russel?

16,596

people in the United States are named Russel

1 in 20,185 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2049

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0050%

Of US population

Peak Year

1920

394 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: RUS-əl
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Variant of RUSSELL.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.1%
Male
99.9%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 78.3 years old

Young (<30) 1,012
6.1%
Adult (30–60) 3,272
19.7%
Senior (>60) 12,312
74.2%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Pennsylvania 1,740
Ohio 917
California 876
Illinois 850
Michigan 807
New York 587
Texas 488
Wisconsin 475
Louisiana 474
Indiana 444

💡 Fun Facts About "Russel"

  • 23 babies were named Russel in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1920
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Pennsylvania

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