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Bruce

Bruce is a boy name of English origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleOriginal
  • Syllables1
  • US rank#472

How popular is Bruce?

Popularity in the United States

Bruce has been given to 385,502 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1950s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 2,850 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Bruce per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Bruce has been given to 2,467 babies in France since 1946, peaking in the 1970s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Bruce per year in France, 1946–2022. Source: INSEE
385,502 Babies named since 1880
1950s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Bruce

Is Bruce a boy's or a girl's name?

Bruce is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Bruce?

Bruce has been given to 385,502 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1950s. Its use has declined since that peak.