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Russ

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Meaning of Russ: English: 'red-haired'

Russ is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 4804th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#4804

20 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

6,131

First recorded 1898 · peak 1959

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 57 babies1982: 45 babies1983: 45 babies1984: 31 babies1985: 34 babies1986: 45 babies1987: 34 babies1988: 33 babies1989: 21 babies1990: 24 babies19901991: 30 babies1992: 20 babies1993: 18 babies1994: 14 babies1995: 15 babies1996: 16 babies1997: 13 babies1998: 9 babies1999: 12 babies2000: 9 babies20002001: 9 babies2002: 7 babies2003: 7 babies2004: 7 babies2005: 9 babies2006: 5 babies2007: 12 babies2008: 0 babies2009: 5 babies2010: 7 babies20102011: 12 babies2012: 12 babies2013: 6 babies2014: 5 babies2015: 8 babies2016: 8 babies2017: 7 babies2018: 13 babies2019: 11 babies2020: 17 babies20202021: 18 babies2022: 21 babies2023: 21 babies2024: 14 babies2025: 20 babies
US babies named Russ per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 57.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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