How old is someone named Russel?
The average Russel is 55 years old.
Half of all living Russels are between 42 and 70.
When was Russel popular?
Parents have been choosing Russel less often since its peak in 1920; 27 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 352 | 0 |
| 1910s | 2,181 | 0 |
| 1920s | 3,300 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,835 | 210 |
| 1940s | 1,741 | 750 |
| 1950s | 1,802 | 1,200 |
| 1960s | 1,729 | 1,400 |
| 1970s | 1,168 | 1,000 |
| 1980s | 914 | 860 |
| 1990s | 550 | 530 |
| 2000s | 355 | 350 |
| 2010s | 261 | 260 |
| 2020s | 139 | 140 |
How many Russels are still alive?
About 6,700 Russels are alive in the US today. That's 41% of the roughly 17,000 babies named Russel since 1880.
Most Russels ever born have died: the name was most popular in 1920, long enough ago that many of those babies are gone.
What generation is the name Russel?
About one in three living Russels are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Russel an old name?
Yes. Russel is older than 83 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Russel a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Russels are men.
Names the same age as Russel
NAME TWIN
Russel's name twin is Rena. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Rena's age curve is the closest match to Russel's: 94% alike.
Other spellings: Russell (55)
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Questions about the name Russel
How old is the average Russel?
The average Russel in the US is 55 years old. The median is 58, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Russel?
About 6,700 Russels are alive in the US today, out of roughly 17,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Russel most popular?
In 1920, when about 390 baby boys were named Russel.
Is Russel a Boomer name?
Partly. Baby Boomers are the largest group, about 35% of living Russels, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this