How Many People Are Named Russell?

Curious about how common the name Russell is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 360,516
Popularity Level Uncommon
Probability 1 in 915 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 360,516 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Russell.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 915 people has this name.

This classification places Russell in the Uncommon category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Russell

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Uncommon

Probability: 1 in 915 people

Total Count

360,516

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 358,820
Female: 1,696

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 71

  • Young (<30) 22,447
  • Adult (30–60) 93,529
  • Old (>60) 244,540

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 57.1%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 578
  • Alabama 4,739
  • Arkansas 3,355
  • Arizona 2,341
  • California 24,996
  • Colorado 4,063
  • Connecticut 4,521
  • DC 1,767
  • Delaware 665
  • Florida 7,511
  • Georgia 7,895
  • Hawaii 1,665
  • Iowa 7,799
  • Idaho 1,917
  • Illinois 19,325
  • Indiana 9,851
  • Kansas 4,539
  • Kentucky 7,472
  • Louisiana 6,922
  • Massachusetts 11,175
  • Maryland 5,874
  • Maine 2,331
  • Michigan 16,240
  • Minnesota 7,876
  • Missouri 10,010
  • Mississippi 3,155
  • Montana 2,035
  • North Carolina 7,540
  • North Dakota 1,708
  • Nebraska 3,573
  • New Hampshire 1,580
  • New Jersey 10,287
  • New Mexico 1,395
  • Nevada 738
  • New York 22,161
  • Ohio 19,967
  • Oklahoma 5,427
  • Oregon 3,131
  • Pennsylvania 22,779
  • Rhode Island 2,297
  • South Carolina 4,753
  • South Dakota 1,825
  • Tennessee 5,689
  • Texas 17,850
  • Utah 4,399
  • Virginia 9,086
  • Vermont 751
  • Washington 5,732
  • Wisconsin 9,697
  • West Virginia 5,366
  • Wyoming 729
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Russell?

Approximately 360,516 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Russell, based on statistical analysis.

Is Russell a rare name?

Russell is considered Uncommon when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.