Russel
Male name · ↓ Falling
8,044
Total Births
1920
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Russel
Russel is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1920s with significant usage. Approximately 8,044 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 121 births |
| 1890s | 504 births |
| 1900s | 772 births |
| 1910s | 1,436 births |
| 1920s | 1,583 births |
| 1930s | 833 births |
| 1940s | 720 births |
| 1950s | 729 births |
| 1960s | 682 births |
| 1970s | 462 births |
| 1980s | 202 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Russel?
Russel has been given to 8,044 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1920 with 197 births that year.
Is Russel a boy or girl name?
Russel is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Russel most popular?
Russel was most popular in 1920, when 197 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Russel?
Russel first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).