Boys name · Kentucky
Russell in Kentucky
As of 2025, Russell was the #262 most common boys name in Kentucky, drawn from 21 births that year. Its total reaches 7,493 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Russell in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 19 | #58 |
| 1926 | 107 | #47 |
| 1943 | 98 | #64 |
| 1959 | 95 | #78 |
| 1975 | 72 | #76 |
| 1991 | 27 | #139 |
| 2009 | 8 | #485 |
| 2025 | 21 | #262 |
Rank swung between #31 (1911) and #583 (2012) in Kentucky, from #58 in 1910 to #262 in 2025.
Kentucky had the most Russell births in 1918, with 141. Its highest rank among boys names in Kentucky was #31, in 1911.
Its highest rank in any state was #19, in West Virginia in 1910. See Russell in every state →
How popular is Russell in Kentucky?
As of 2025, Russell was the #262 most common boys name in Kentucky, drawn from 21 births that year. Its total reaches 7,493 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Russell in Kentucky?
Kentucky recorded 21 births of babies named Russell in 2025.
What is the rank of Russell in Kentucky?
Russell's 2025 rank among boys names in Kentucky was #262.
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.