How Many People Are Named Russell?
360,516
people in the United States are named Russell
1 in 929 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#202
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.1076%
Of US population
Peak Year
1960
7,505 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
RUS-əl
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From a surname which meant "little red one" in French. A notable bearer of the surname was the agnostic British philosopher Bertrand Russell (1872-1970), who wrote on many subjects including logic, epistemology and mathematics. He was also a political activist for causes such as pacifism and women's rights.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 68.9 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
24,996
Pennsylvania
22,779
New York
22,161
Ohio
19,967
Illinois
19,325
Texas
17,850
Michigan
16,240
Massachusetts
11,175
New Jersey
10,287
Missouri
10,010
💡 Fun Facts About "Russell"
- 892 babies were named Russell in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1960
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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