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Bruno

Bruno is a boy name of Germanic origin, meaning Brown, armour.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginGermanic
  • StyleModern
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#659

What does Bruno mean?

Brown, armour

How popular is Bruno?

Popularity in the United States

Bruno has been given to 16,907 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

About 1 in 4,714 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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

Popularity in France

Bruno has been given to 220,792 babies in France since 1900, peaking in the 1960s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Bruno per year in France, 1900–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 27,164 people called Bruno living in Spain, with an average age of 17.4.

16,907 Babies named since 1880
2010s Peak decade
Rising Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Bruno

What does the name Bruno mean?

Bruno means Brown, armour. It is of Germanic origin.

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

Bruno is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Bruno?

Bruno has been given to 16,907 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.