Girl · #15,431 in 2026

Rushell

Name: Popularity of the name Rushell in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Rushell, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,431

Peak Rank

#5,958 (1972)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1971

First Year

2002

Last Year

1972

Peak Year

#5958

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rushell

Rushell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1971, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1972, when 8 Rushells were born — ranking #5,958 that year. As of 2026, Rushell ranks #15,431 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 39 Rushells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Where is Rushell most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

JM
61%
GY
15%
GT
10%
Denmark
8%
Philippines
6%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Rushell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rushell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rushell

What does the name Rushell mean?

Rushell is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1971. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rushell in 2026?

In 2026, Rushell ranks #15,431 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Rushell most popular?

Rushell reached its peak popularity in 1972, ranking #5,958 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Rushell a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Rushell is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Rushell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rushell include Chona, Stamatia, Linelle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rushell

Rushell is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 39 births in the dataset. Rushell's peak popularity came in 1972 when it ranked #5,958. Use the chart and map above to compare Rushell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.