At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1966 (#5,809)
- Babies in 1966
- 6 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #3,503 in 1940
- First recorded
- 1940
Meaning of Russella
Russella is a beautiful name for a baby girl with a rich history. It has English origins and is pronounced as ruh-SELL-uh (/rəˈsɛlə/). The name is sometimes spelled as Russelle. Russella has been recorded in the United States since at least the 1940s, and it has seen occasional popularity over the years. In the 1950s, it ranked within the top 6,000 names, peaking at rank 3,503 in 1940. Although its popularity has waned in recent years, Russella still carries an air of sophistication and elegance. It's a wonderful choice for parents looking for a unique and timeless name for their daughter.
How to pronounce Russella
English
- Pronounced ruh-SELL-uh /rəˈsɛlə/
Popularity of Russella in the U.S.
Russella was last recorded in the U.S. in 1966, ranked #5,809 with 6 babies. It peaked at #3,503 in 1940. It first appears in the records in 1940.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1940–1966 8 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 6 | 5,809 | back (not recorded in 1959–1965) |
| 1958 | 5 | 6,103 | back (not recorded in 1954–1957) |
| 1953 | 5 | 5,673 | ▼ 1,190 |
| 1952 | 7 | 4,483 | back (not recorded in 1951) |
| 1950 | 6 | 4,738 | ▲ 506 |
| 1949 | 5 | 5,244 | ▼ 1 |
| 1948 | 5 | 5,243 | back (not recorded in 1941–1947) |
| 1940 | 7 | 3,503 | new |