Russel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Russel is derived from Old French and means 'little red one' or 'red-haired'. The name has evolved through various forms from Old French to Modern English. It reflects traits of friendliness and reliability. There is no significant biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Russel is most popular in Pennsylvania, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Russel has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Russel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 321st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 434th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 553rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 721st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1195th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2934th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4278th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7503rd out of 9107 names. Discover how the name 'Russel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Russel"
Pronunciation
/ˈrʌsəl/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Russel is derived from the Old French surname 'Russel', which means 'little red one' or 'red-haired'. It originates from the word 'rous', meaning 'red'.
Meaning
little red one, red-haired
Language Evolution
Old French: Russel, Middle English: Russel, Modern English: Russel
Historical Usage
Russel gained popularity in England during the Middle Ages, becoming a common given name and surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Russell, Rusty, Rus
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Russel is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with a strong and reliable personality.
Famous People
Russell Crowe, Russell Brand, Russell Wilson
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Russel"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Russel"
"Russel" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 321st of 7545 | 5,235 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 434th of 6773 | 3,353 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 553rd of 7552 | 3,519 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 721st of 10718 | 2,064 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1195th of 16616 | 1,221 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2934th of 24088 | 564 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4278th of 23106 | 287 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 7503rd of 9107 | 12 |
Regional Popularity of "Russel" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
15.18% 215th/1416 |
20.09% 277th/1379 |
18.30% 433rd/2366 |
45.27% 517th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
19.66% 304th/1546 |
22.56% 351st/1556 |
23.88% 562nd/2353 |
38.78% 600th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
19.58% 436th/2227 |
19.71% 479th/2430 |
27.51% 785th/2853 |
19.06% 529th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
23.02% 676th/2937 |
19.41% 676th/3483 |
27.06% 952nd/3518 |
16.89% 683rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
31.26% 1152nd/3685 |
28.49% 1275th/4475 |
30.65% 1592nd/5194 |
18.22% 1151st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
66.98% 3459th/5164 |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
33.94% 2533rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
59.66% 3744th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Russel" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Russel"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Russel" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.