Russ Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationRUSS / /rʌs/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: red-haired; English: short form of Russell
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Russ is often considered a diminutive of Russell, which has French origins. Russell itself derives from the Old French 'rous,' meaning 'red,' and was originally a surname. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries, since the Middle Ages. It has gained popularity as a standalone first name in the 20th century.
Trend Summary
Russ has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Russell
International Variants
- Roussel (French)
- Rúss (Icelandic)
Famous people named Russ
—
Fictional characters named Russ
Russ is a character in the animated film 'Up,' serving as a young boy scout.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Russ was first seen in the United States in 1898. Russ has ranked as high as #803 nationally, which occurred in 1959, and has been most popular in California, New York, Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Russ has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Russ (1993)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1917 | 10 |
| 1918 | 11 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1921 | 13 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1926 | 12 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1928 | 11 |
| 1929 | 11 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 14 |
| 1932 | 13 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1934 | 20 |
| 1935 | 11 |
| 1936 | 23 |
| 1937 | 27 |
| 1938 | 22 |
| 1939 | 25 |
| 1940 | 35 |
| 1941 | 34 |
| 1942 | 43 |
| 1943 | 58 |
| 1944 | 49 |
| 1945 | 73 |
| 1946 | 97 |
| 1947 | 101 |
| 1948 | 70 |
| 1949 | 64 |
| 1950 | 53 |
| 1951 | 40 |
| 1952 | 50 |
| 1953 | 57 |
| 1954 | 82 |
| 1955 | 96 |
| 1956 | 168 |
| 1957 | 221 |
| 1958 | 298 |
| 1959 | 350 |
| 1960 | 342 |
| 1961 | 340 |
| 1962 | 304 |
| 1963 | 291 |
| 1964 | 264 |
| 1965 | 180 |
| 1966 | 135 |
| 1967 | 123 |
| 1968 | 124 |
| 1969 | 114 |
| 1970 | 127 |
| 1971 | 103 |
| 1972 | 73 |
| 1973 | 66 |
| 1974 | 56 |
| 1975 | 52 |
| 1976 | 49 |
| 1977 | 49 |
| 1978 | 48 |
| 1979 | 50 |
| 1980 | 60 |
| 1981 | 57 |
| 1982 | 45 |
| 1983 | 45 |
| 1984 | 31 |
| 1985 | 34 |
| 1986 | 45 |
| 1987 | 34 |
| 1988 | 33 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 24 |
| 1991 | 30 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 14 |