Russ
1 country#4857 in United States, 2025Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Russ’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
6,131 births recorded 1898–2025 · currently #4857 · peaked in 1959 with 350 births
Most common in: California, New York, Michigan, Illinois, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Russ’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #7640 | — |
| 2006 | #12055 | ↓4415 |
| 2007 | #6622 | ↑5433 |
| 2009 | #12491 | ↓5869 |
| 2010 | #9693 | ↑2798 |
| 2011 | #6578 | ↑3115 |
| 2012 | #6626 | ↓48 |
| 2013 | #10728 | ↓4102 |
| 2014 | #12108 | ↓1380 |
| 2015 | #8744 | ↑3364 |
| 2016 | #8816 | ↓72 |
| 2017 | #9696 | ↓880 |
| 2018 | #6345 | ↑3351 |
| 2019 | #7173 | ↓828 |
| 2020 | #5235 | ↑1938 |
| 2021 | #5110 | ↑125 |
| 2022 | #4701 | ↑409 |
| 2023 | #4742 | ↓41 |
| 2024 | #6199 | ↓1457 |
| 2025 | #4857 | ↑1342 |
Frequently asked questions about Russ
Is Russ a popular name?
Yes — Russ currently ranks #4857 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Russ more common for boys or girls?
Russ is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Russ most popular?
Russ peaked in 1959 in United States, with 350 recorded births that year.
Is Russ rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Russ’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1002 in 1898 to #4857 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Russ?
At least 6,131 babies have been recorded with the name Russ across official birth statistics in 1 country.
What names are similar in popularity to Russ?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Russ include Rommel.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Russ in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.