Russell is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #345 in 2025 with 944 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 1,100 births ranking #256. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 13.1%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,809 boys born was named Russell. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.