Russell
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Little Red; Red-haired
Background: The name Russell originates from the Old French word 'rous,' meaning 'red' or 'red-haired.' This word is derived from the Latin 'rutilus,' also meaning 'red' or 'reddish.' The evolution of the name reflects its connection to hair color.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#96
Total births
360,516
Most popular decade
1960s
(182,061 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+43 ranks)
Years in Top 100
94
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.5% male
0.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 62
- First year rank
- #196
- Peak year
- 1960
- Peak year births
- 7,482
- Peak rank
- #56
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 892
- Recent rank
- #367
Female
- First year
- 1892
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,450
- Peak year
- 1920
- Peak year births
- 33
- Peak rank
- #1,375
- Most recent year
- 2004
- Recent year births
- 10
- Recent rank
- #9,891
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).