Russell Boy

Popularity: #344 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationRUSS-uhl / /ˈrʌsəl/

Old French; Latin

Meaning

Old French: red-haired; Latin: to rust

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Russell originated from the Old French word 'rous,' meaning red, often used to describe someone with red hair. It became popular in England after the Norman Conquest. The name has been borne by several notable figures throughout history, contributing to its enduring appeal.

Trend Summary

Russell has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the early to mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Rusty

International Variants

  • Roussel (French)
  • Russo (Italian)

Famous people named Russell

Russell Crowe is a New Zealand-born actor known for his roles in films such as 'Gladiator' and 'A Beautiful Mind.'.

Russell Wilson is an American football quarterback who plays for the Denver Broncos in the NFL.

Russell Brand is an English comedian, actor, and author recognized for his stand-up comedy and roles in films.

Russell Simmons is an American entrepreneur and co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, influential in the music industry.

Fictional characters named Russell

Russell is a young boy scout in the animated film 'Up,' who helps the main character on his adventure.

Russell is a character in the video game series 'Final Fantasy,' known for his role in various storylines.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Russell was first seen in the United States in 1880. Russell has ranked as high as #114 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in California, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Russell has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Russell (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 84
10%
TX 55
7%
PA 47
6%
OH 40
5%
NY 38
5%
NC 36
4%
MN 32
4%
MI 30
4%
IL 29
4%
TN 27
3%
VA 26
3%
UT 25
3%
FL 23
3%
WA 22
3%
GA 22
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188062
188165
188273
188367
1884107
188594
1886115
188796
1888146
1889198
1890182
1891186
1892269
1893246
1894278
1895300
1896327
1897295
1898359
1899338
1900427
1901395
1902422
1903390
1904473
1905432
1906459
1907503
1908523
1909528
1910615
1911770
19121,449
19131,946
19142,568
19153,250
19163,330
19173,436
19183,833
19193,645
19203,901
19213,946
19223,965
19233,805
19243,946
19253,804
19263,793
19273,540
19283,325
19293,183
19303,101
19312,943
19323,020
19332,697
19342,737
19352,832
19362,832
19372,895
19382,950
19392,833
19403,012
19413,032
19423,675
19433,752
19443,931
19453,806
19464,741
19475,270
19485,109
19495,007
19504,945
19515,175
19525,349
19535,374
19545,761
19556,538
19567,402
19577,224
19587,153
19597,480
19607,482
19617,335
19627,044
19636,699
19646,241
19655,645
19664,858
19674,890
19685,097
19695,156
19705,106
19714,543
19723,783
19733,397
19743,168
19753,232
19762,999
19773,124
19782,984
19793,132
19803,269
19813,048
19823,033
19832,744
19842,685
19852,573
19862,407
19872,379
19882,298
19892,217
19902,213
19911,833
19921,711
19931,517
19941,269
19951,205
19961,086
19971,100
1998952
1999855
2000894
2001925
2002838
2003811
2004768
2005730
2006740
2007712
2008726
2009646
2010698
2011707
2012657
2013672
2014757
2015769
2016785
2017789
2018769
2019804
2020842
2021919
2022866
2023814
2024892