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Russ

Russ is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Russ?

Recorded births named Russ by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	6,131 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Russ's popularity over time

Babies named Russ per year — United States (1898–2025). United States peaked in 1959 (350/yr).

When was Russ popular?

Russ reached its peak in 1959, when it was the #933 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1950s name.

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