At a glance
- In short
- Rushell is a unique and distinctive American English name, a variation of Russell, meaning "little red one."
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2002 (#15,432)
- Babies in 2002
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #5,959 in 1972
- First recorded
- 1971
Meaning of Rushell
Rushell is a female name with American English pronunciation as RUH-shel (/rʌʃˈɛl/). It is a variation of the name Russell. The origin of Rushell is derived from the Old French surname "Rousel," meaning "little red one." This name has been given to a small number of newborns in the United States. In 1978, it ranked 5th with 9,750 occurrences. While its popularity has fluctuated over the years, Rushell continues to be a unique and distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon baby name.
How to pronounce Rushell
English
- Pronounced RUH-shel /rʌʃˈɛl/
Popularity of Rushell in the U.S.
Rushell was last recorded in the U.S. in 2002, ranked #15,432 with 5 babies. It peaked at #5,959 in 1972. It first appears in the records in 1971.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1971–2002 7 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 | 15,432 | back (not recorded in 2000–2001) |
| 1999 | 5 | 14,411 | back (not recorded in 1992–1998) |
| 1991 | 5 | 13,147 | back (not recorded in 1979–1990) |
| 1978 | 5 | 9,750 | back (not recorded in 1975–1977) |
| 1974 | 6 | 7,680 | back (not recorded in 1973) |
| 1972 | 8 | 5,959 | ▲ 2,365 |
| 1971 | 5 | 8,324 | new |
Notable people named Rushell
- Rushell Clayton is a Jamaican hurdler who won bronze medals in the 400 metres hurdles at the 2019 and 2023 World Championships.