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How Many People Are Named Russell?
Estimated people named Russell living in the U.S. today
215,370
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 360,516
- Peak year: 1960 (7,505 births)
- Estimated living today: 215,370
Russell by age group — who carries the name today?
Russell popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Russell
Russell has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 360,516 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 215,370 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,587 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Russells you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Russell in the US?
An estimated 215,370 people named Russell are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Russell uncommon — about 1 in 1,587 Americans.
Is Russell a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Russell is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Russell most popular?
Russell peaked in 1960, when 7,505 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Russell?
Russell ranks #250 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 38 out of 100 (higher means rarer).