Boys name · Illinois
Russell in Illinois
Russell was the 373rd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 29 babies named Russell that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 19,356 babies Russell.
Popularity over time
Russell in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 43 | 42nd |
| 1926 | 283 | 42nd |
| 1943 | 253 | 57th |
| 1959 | 413 | 55th |
| 1976 | 131 | 103rd |
| 1992 | 72 | 209th |
| 2009 | 27 | 442nd |
| 2025 | 29 | 373rd |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 42nd in 1910 to 373rd in 2025.
The most babies named Russell in Illinois in a single year was 431, in 1956. Its best showing was 30th among boys names in 1912.
Across the country, Russell reached its best rank of 19th in West Virginia (1910). See Russell in every state →
How popular is Russell in Illinois?
Russell was the 373rd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 29 babies named Russell that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 19,356 babies Russell.
How many babies are named Russell in Illinois?
In 2025, 29 babies were named Russell in Illinois. The most babies named Russell in Illinois in a single year was 431, in 1956.
What is the rank of Russell in Illinois?
Russell ranked 373rd among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 30th among boys names in 1912.
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.