Bruce
boy name#536 in 2025Bruce entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #25 in 1952, ranks #536 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#536
rank today
#25
peak (1952)
558
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #234 |
| 1890s | #216 |
| 1900s | #210 |
| 1910s | #174 |
| 1920s | #131 |
| 1930s | #83 |
| 1940s | #42 |
| 1950s | #31 |
| 1960s | #50 |
| 1970s | #133 |
| 1980s | #184 |
| 1990s | #334 |
| 2000s | #465 |
| 2010s | #446 |
| 2020s | #535 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Bruce has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 256,000 people named Bruce are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bruce alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 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 ranks #536 among US boy names in 2025, with 558 babies given the name.
- When was the name Bruce most popular?
- Bruce peaked in 1952, reaching #25 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bruce with classmates?
- Bruce will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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