Boys name · California
Russell in California
Russell was the 388th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 86 babies named Russell that year. Since 1910, California families have named 25,083 babies Russell.
Popularity over time
Russell in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 | 127th |
| 1926 | 116 | 61st |
| 1943 | 210 | 78th |
| 1959 | 670 | 57th |
| 1976 | 211 | 149th |
| 1992 | 206 | 233rd |
| 2009 | 65 | 493rd |
| 2025 | 86 | 388th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 127th in 1910 to 388th in 2025.
The most babies named Russell in California in a single year was 726, in 1956. Its best showing was 45th among boys names in 1956.
Across the country, Russell reached its best rank of 19th in West Virginia (1910). See Russell in every state →
How popular is Russell in California?
Russell was the 388th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 86 babies named Russell that year. Since 1910, California families have named 25,083 babies Russell.
How many babies are named Russell in California?
In 2025, 86 babies were named Russell in California. The most babies named Russell in California in a single year was 726, in 1956.
What is the rank of Russell in California?
Russell ranked 388th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 45th among boys names in 1956.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.