Russie
Feminine form of the Old French name Russé, derived from Rus meaning "Russian".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Russie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Russie today is around 82 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Russie births was 1918 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Russie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Russie is about 82 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Russies were born before 1954.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Russie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1918
9 babies that year
Average age
82
years old
1942 SSA rank
#5,259
Tracked since 1898
Popularity
Russie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Russie from the 1890s through to the 1940s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 41 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Russie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Russie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Russie
The given name Russie originates from the Old Russian language and is believed to have emerged around the 10th century AD. It is derived from the Slavic root word "rus," which referred to the ancient East Slavic tribes who inhabited the region now known as modern-day Russia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Russie can be found in the Primary Chronicle, a 12th-century Russian historical text that chronicles the history of the Kievan Rus' and the early Rurik dynasty. This ancient chronicle mentions a prince named Russie, who was a member of the ruling dynasty and a prominent figure in the early years of the Kievan Rus'.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Russie was primarily associated with rulers, nobles, and influential figures within the Slavic regions. One notable bearer of the name was Russie Nesterovich, a 13th-century prince of Novgorod who played a significant role in the political affairs of the Novgorod Republic.
In the 15th century, the name Russie gained prominence among the Russian aristocracy, particularly within the Rurik dynasty. Russie Andreyevich, a 15th-century prince of Rostov, was a prominent figure during this period and is remembered for his military campaigns against the Grand Duchy of Moscow.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Russie became more widely used among the Russian population, transcending social classes and gaining popularity beyond the nobility. One notable bearer of the name from this era was Russie Lukin, a 17th-century Russian merchant and explorer who was instrumental in establishing trade routes between Russia and China.
In the 18th century, the name Russie was also adopted by members of the Russian imperial family. Russie Alexandrovich, a grandson of Tsar Alexander III, was born in 1901 and served as a general in the Imperial Russian Army during World War I.
While the name Russie has its roots in the Slavic regions, it has also been used by individuals from other cultural backgrounds throughout history. For instance, Russie Bey was a 16th-century Ottoman statesman and diplomat who played a crucial role in the diplomatic relations between the Ottoman Empire and European powers.
It is worth noting that the name Russie, while deeply rooted in Slavic culture and history, has also been subject to various spellings and variations across different regions and time periods. However, the core meaning and significance of the name remain tied to its ancient Slavic origins and the rich cultural heritage of the Rus' people.
People
Russie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Russie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Russie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Russie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Russie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Russie a common name?
We classify Russie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 92 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Russie most popular?
The single biggest year for Russie was 1918, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Russie is about 82 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Russie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Russie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Russie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Russie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Russie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Russie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Russie?
You can see how many Americans are named Russie on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.