Boys name · Illinois
Russell in Illinois
In SSA data for Illinois, 19,356 babies are named Russell across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #373 most popular boys name, with 29 born.
Popularity over time
Russell in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 43 | #42 |
| 1926 | 283 | #42 |
| 1943 | 253 | #57 |
| 1959 | 413 | #55 |
| 1976 | 131 | #103 |
| 1992 | 72 | #209 |
| 2009 | 27 | #442 |
| 2025 | 29 | #373 |
Its busiest year in Illinois was 1956, with 431 Russell births. Its highest rank in Illinois came in 1912, at #30.
Russell started at #42 in 1910 and finished at #373 in 2025 on the boys list in Illinois, with a high of #30 in 1912 and a low of #720 in 2013.
West Virginia gave Russell its highest national rank, #19, in 1910. See Russell in every state →
How popular is Russell in Illinois?
In SSA data for Illinois, 19,356 babies are named Russell across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #373 most popular boys name, with 29 born.
How many babies are named Russell in Illinois?
Illinois recorded 29 births of babies named Russell in 2025.
What is the rank of Russell in Illinois?
Russell ranked #373 among boys names in Illinois in 2025.
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.