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.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.5%
Male
99.5%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 68.9 years old

Young (<30) 26,018
7.2%
Adult (30–60) 101,886
28.3%
Senior (>60) 232,612
64.5%

📈 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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