Russ
Boy nameRuss has been given to 6,131 babies in the U.S. since 1898. It peaked in 1959.
Meaning & origin
Diminutive of Russell.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
6,131
Peak year
1959 (350 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1898
10-year trend
▲ +150%
Gender split
All boys
Rank through the decades
Russ's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #954 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Russ — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Russ.
FAQ
How popular is the name Russ?
Russ has been given to 6,131 babies in the U.S. since 1898. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Russ peak?
Russ peaked in 1959, when 350 babies were given the name.
Is Russ a girl or boy name?
Russ is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Russ are boys).
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