How Many People Are Named Bruce?

387,708

people in the United States are named Bruce

1 in 864 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#183

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.1157%

Of US population

Peak Year

1956

14,693 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Scottish, English
Pronunciation: BROOS
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a Scottish surname, of Norman origin, which probably originally referred to the town of Brix in France. The surname was borne by Robert the Bruce, a Scottish hero of the 14th century who achieved independence from England and became the king of Scotland. It has been in use as a given name in the English-speaking world since the 19th century. A notable bearer is the American musician Bruce Springsteen (1949-).

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.4%
Male
99.6%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 67.3 years old

Young (<30) 18,883
4.9%
Adult (30–60) 73,477
19%
Senior (>60) 295,348
76.2%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 37,506
California 30,711
Pennsylvania 24,461
Illinois 21,433
Ohio 21,098
Michigan 20,974
Minnesota 14,446
Massachusetts 14,159
New Jersey 14,100
Texas 13,472

💡 Fun Facts About "Bruce"

  • 553 babies were named Bruce in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1956
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in New York

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