Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Russo

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

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#9,752 (2019)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2019

First Year

2024

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#9752

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Russo

Russo first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2019, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 7 Russos were born — ranking #9,752 that year. As of 2026, Russo ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 24 Russos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Russo

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

Rousseau
Ruso
Reso
Rosso
Russi
Russa
Riso
Raso
Roso
Rusa
Roosa
Roseau

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Russo

What does the name Russo mean?

Russo is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2019. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Russo in 2026?

In 2026, Russo ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Russo most popular?

Russo reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #9,752 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Russo a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Russo?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Russo include Lefty, Leonzo, Mikele. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Russo

Russo is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2019 and has accumulated 24 births in the dataset. Russo's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #9,752. Use the chart and map above to compare Russo'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.