Boys name · Kentucky
Russell in Kentucky
Russell was the 262nd most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 21 babies named Russell that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 7,493 babies Russell.
Popularity over time
Russell in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 19 | 58th |
| 1926 | 107 | 47th |
| 1943 | 98 | 64th |
| 1959 | 95 | 78th |
| 1975 | 72 | 76th |
| 1991 | 27 | 139th |
| 2009 | 8 | 485th |
| 2025 | 21 | 262nd |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky fell from 58th in 1910 to 262nd in 2025.
The most babies named Russell in Kentucky in a single year was 141, in 1918. Its best showing was 31st among boys names in 1911.
Across the country, Russell reached its best rank of 19th in West Virginia (1910). See Russell in every state →
How popular is Russell in Kentucky?
Russell was the 262nd most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 21 babies named Russell that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 7,493 babies Russell.
How many babies are named Russell in Kentucky?
In 2025, 21 babies were named Russell in Kentucky. The most babies named Russell in Kentucky in a single year was 141, in 1918.
What is the rank of Russell in Kentucky?
Russell ranked 262nd among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 31st among boys names in 1911.
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.