Holding steady.
Popularity of Russia since 1988
Babies named Russia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 19 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Russia is a modern given name drawn from the country, first recorded in the United States in 1988. Its peak year of use was 1995, though it has never achieved a national rank. The name reflects a broader trend of adopting geographic names as personal identifiers, particularly during the 1990s. While its trajectory has remained stable, Russia remains a rare choice, appearing infrequently in birth records compared to more established place-names.
The name Russia is directly taken from the country name, which itself derives from the medieval state of Rus. As a personal name, it appeared in the United States in the late 20th century, reflecting a trend of using place names as given names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rus, Rush
Sibling names for Russia
Names that share Russia's style, for a brother or sister.
