Boys name · Iowa
Russell in Iowa
Russell was the 217th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 19 babies named Russell that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 7,819 babies Russell.
Popularity over time
Russell in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 14 | 46th |
| 1926 | 138 | 28th |
| 1942 | 80 | 56th |
| 1958 | 132 | 51st |
| 1975 | 48 | 81st |
| 1991 | 9 | 246th |
| 2007 | 12 | 294th |
| 2025 | 19 | 217th |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa fell from 46th in 1910 to 217th in 2025.
The most babies named Russell in Iowa in a single year was 173, in 1957. Its best showing was 28th among boys names in 1914.
Across the country, Russell reached its best rank of 19th in West Virginia (1910). See Russell in every state →
How popular is Russell in Iowa?
Russell was the 217th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 19 babies named Russell that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 7,819 babies Russell.
How many babies are named Russell in Iowa?
In 2025, 19 babies were named Russell in Iowa. The most babies named Russell in Iowa in a single year was 173, in 1957.
What is the rank of Russell in Iowa?
Russell ranked 217th among boys names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 28th among boys names in 1914.
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.