Bruce
girl nameBruce entered the US charts in 1895, peaked at #1416 in 1896, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1895–2025
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rank today
#1416
peak (1896)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1504 |
| 1900s | #2101 |
| 1910s | #2878 |
| 1920s | #2728 |
| 1930s | #2615 |
| 1940s | #2063 |
| 1950s | #1806 |
| 1960s | #2294 |
| 1970s | #4396 |
| 1980s | #6913 |
| 1990s | #12448 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Bruce are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bruce alive today was born around 1955, making them about 70 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bruce in 2025?
- Bruce is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Bruce most popular?
- Bruce peaked in 1896, reaching #1416 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bruce with classmates?
- Bruce will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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