Boy
Russell
red-haired, fox-colored
About Russell
Timeless, strong, and inherently trustworthy, Russell represents naming at its most dependable. This classic choice has weathered generations without losing its appeal, proving its enduring quality and versatility. There's a certain steadfast masculinity to Russell, suggesting someone reliable, capable, and grounded. The name evokes images of integrity and character, the kind of person others naturally turn to for leadership and guidance. Parents choosing Russell often value tradition and stability, wanting to give their son a name with proven staying power. It works across all socioeconomic contexts, equally at home in boardrooms and backyards, formal ceremonies and casual gatherings. The double-S gives it a distinctive look on paper while the pronunciation remains straightforward and accessible. Boys named Russell typically develop strong senses of self, their name providing a solid foundation that's neither trendy nor boring. It pairs well with virtually any middle name and adapts to various nickname preferences if desired. For families who want a name that's stood the test of time and will continue to serve their son well throughout his life, Russell is a choice that never disappoints.
Popularity of the Name Russell
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #197 | ||||
| 1881 | #181 | ||||
| 1882 | #185 | ||||
| 1883 | #180 | ||||
| 1884 | #135 | ||||
| 1885 | #145 | ||||
| 1886 | #122 | ||||
| 1887 | #133 | ||||
| 1888 | #115 | ||||
| 1889 | #89 | ||||
| 1890 | #95 | ||||
| 1891 | #87 | ||||
| 1892 | #75 | ||||
| 1893 | #75 | ||||
| 1894 | #72 | ||||
| 1895 | #66 | ||||
| 1896 | #64 | ||||
| 1897 | #64 | ||||
| 1898 | #61 | ||||
| 1899 | #56 | ||||
| 1900 | #62 | ||||
| 1901 | #50 | ||||
| 1902 | #53 | #115 | |||
| 1903 | #56 | ||||
| 1904 | #48 | #101 | |||
| 1905 | #58 | #112 | |||
| 1906 | #53 | #119 | |||
| 1907 | #57 | #99 | |||
| 1908 | #57 | #125 | |||
| 1909 | #58 | #92 | |||
| 1910 | #58 | #101 | |||
| 1911 | #55 | #100 | |||
| 1912 | #56 | #94 | |||
| 1913 | #50 | #91 | |||
| 1914 | #49 | #97 | |||
| 1915 | #51 | #115 | |||
| 1916 | #51 | #95 | |||
| 1917 | #52 | #113 | |||
| 1918 | #50 | #105 | |||
| 1919 | #50 | #94 | |||
| 1920 | #51 | #76 | |||
| 1921 | #52 | #63 | |||
| 1922 | #49 | #74 | |||
| 1923 | #52 | #82 | |||
| 1924 | #52 | #83 | |||
| 1925 | #53 | #65 | |||
| 1926 | #52 | #62 | |||
| 1927 | #54 | #58 | |||
| 1928 | #55 | #62 | |||
| 1929 | #56 | #55 | |||
| 1930 | #60 | #62 | |||
| 1931 | #63 | #51 | |||
| 1932 | #63 | #57 | |||
| 1933 | #67 | #48 | |||
| 1934 | #70 | #53 | |||
| 1935 | #68 | #48 | |||
| 1936 | #69 | #61 | |||
| 1937 | #67 | #47 | |||
| 1938 | #70 | #42 | |||
| 1939 | #73 | #44 | |||
| 1940 | #72 | #46 | |||
| 1941 | #75 | #43 | |||
| 1942 | #70 | #45 | |||
| 1943 | #73 | #33 | |||
| 1944 | #63 | #35 | |||
| 1945 | #64 | #33 | |||
| 1946 | #66 | #33 | |||
| 1947 | #69 | #34 | |||
| 1948 | #67 | #34 | |||
| 1949 | #69 | #37 | |||
| 1950 | #67 | #40 | |||
| 1951 | #73 | #44 | |||
| 1952 | #70 | #41 | |||
| 1953 | #71 | #43 | |||
| 1954 | #69 | #44 | |||
| 1955 | #57 | #44 | |||
| 1956 | #52 | #43 | |||
| 1957 | #54 | #48 | |||
| 1958 | #54 | #46 | |||
| 1959 | #56 | #38 | |||
| 1960 | #56 | #40 | |||
| 1961 | #55 | #38 | |||
| 1962 | #57 | #50 | |||
| 1963 | #57 | #52 | |||
| 1964 | #58 | #63 | #227 | ||
| 1965 | #58 | #56 | #282 | ||
| 1966 | #61 | #48 | #292 | ||
| 1967 | #58 | #61 | |||
| 1968 | #56 | #77 | #260 | ||
| 1969 | #57 | #91 | #290 | ||
| 1970 | #58 | #78 | #246 | ||
| 1971 | #64 | #83 | #239 | ||
| 1972 | #69 | #100 | #250 | ||
| 1973 | #77 | #101 | #315 | ||
| 1974 | #84 | #92 | #249 | ||
| 1975 | #82 | #109 | #263 | ||
| 1976 | #87 | #103 | #255 | ||
| 1977 | #89 | #118 | #225 | ||
| 1978 | #93 | #110 | #317 | ||
| 1979 | #92 | #86 | #255 | ||
| 1980 | #92 | #110 | #212 | ||
| 1981 | #98 | #126 | #215 | ||
| 1982 | #97 | #120 | #215 | ||
| 1983 | #104 | #117 | #225 | ||
| 1984 | #106 | #111 | #232 | ||
| 1985 | #110 | #115 | #265 | ||
| 1986 | #116 | #145 | |||
| 1987 | #119 | #128 | #361 | ||
| 1988 | #128 | #175 | #314 | ||
| 1989 | #136 | #166 | #302 | ||
| 1990 | #142 | #209 | #319 | ||
| 1991 | #174 | #215 | #320 | #193 | |
| 1992 | #185 | #210 | #200 | ||
| 1993 | #201 | #265 | #392 | #233 | |
| 1994 | #235 | #262 | #295 | #221 | |
| 1995 | #240 | #240 | #273 | ||
| 1996 | #260 | #427 | #298 | ||
| 1997 | #256 | #286 | #442 | #241 | |
| 1998 | #297 | #300 | #309 | #318 | #324 |
| 1999 | #326 | #363 | #359 | ||
| 2000 | #320 | #416 | #447 | ||
| 2001 | #307 | #356 | #313 | #308 | |
| 2002 | #327 | #474 | #292 | #344 | #242 |
| 2003 | #343 | #549 | #371 | #351 | |
| 2004 | #363 | #486 | #331 | ||
| 2005 | #393 | #650 | #359 | ||
| 2006 | #403 | #701 | #440 | ||
| 2007 | #411 | #574 | #517 | #422 | |
| 2008 | #407 | #671 | #846 | #439 | |
| 2009 | #434 | #648 | #592 | #411 | |
| 2010 | #405 | #805 | #501 | ||
| 2011 | #402 | #805 | #353 | #896 | #458 |
| 2012 | #426 | #851 | #603 | #497 | |
| 2013 | #433 | #997 | #499 | ||
| 2014 | #410 | #384 | #600 | #398 | |
| 2015 | #403 | #873 | #603 | #374 | |
| 2016 | #407 | #859 | #380 | ||
| 2017 | #404 | #389 | |||
| 2018 | #413 | #441 | |||
| 2019 | #391 | #862 | #437 | ||
| 2020 | #370 | #348 | |||
| 2021 | #355 | #873 | #426 | ||
| 2022 | #373 | #722 | #448 | ||
| 2023 | #393 | #382 | |||
| 2024 | #367 | #362 | |||
| 2025 | #345 | #932 | #393 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Russell
- Russel
- Rüssel
- Rousel
- Roul
Names Similar to Russell
Nicknames for Russell
- Russ
- Rusty
Famous People Named Russell
| Russell Crowe | New Zealand actor |
| Russell Wilson | American football quarterback |
| Russell Brand | English comedian and actor |
| Russell Westbrook | American basketball player |
| Russell Tovey | English actor |
| Russell Hornsby | American actor |
| Russell Johnson | American actor - known for his role as the Professor on "Gilligan's Island" |
| Russell Watson | English tenor |
| Russell Malone | American jazz guitarist |
| Russell Martin | Canadian professional baseball player |
| Russell Means | Native American activist and actor |
| Russell Baker | American journalist and author |
| Russell Harvard | American actor |
| Russell Lissack | British musician - guitarist for the band Bloc Party |
| Russell Peters | Canadian comedian |
| Russell Simmons | American entrepreneur and music producer |
| Russell Banks | American writer |
Characters Named Russell
| Russell "Russ" Thompson Jr. | Character from the movie "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" |
| Russell "Russ" Clarke | Character from the TV series "Felicity" |
| Russell "Russ" Griswold | Character from the TV series "The Middle" |
| Russell "Russ" Skinner | Character from the TV series "Friday Night Lights" |
| Russell "Rusty" Beck | Character from the TV series "The Closer" |
| Russell "Russ" Wheeler | Character from the movie "Days of Thunder" |
| Russell "Rusty" Nails | Character from the movie "Joy Ride" |
| Russell "Rusty" Griswold | Character from the movie "Vacation" - 2015 |
| Russell "Rusty" Ryan | Character from the movie "Oceans Twelve" |
| Russell "Russ" Lang | Character from the Marvel Comics - Ant-Man's ex-wife's husband |
| Russell "Russ" Hanneman | Character from the TV series "Silicon Valley" |
| Russell "Rusty" Shackleford | Character from the TV series "King of the Hill" |
| Russell "Russ" Tyler | Character from the movie "D2 - The Mighty Ducks" |
| Russell "Russ" Thompson Sr. | Character from the movie "Honey, I Blew Up the Kid" |