#5372024 rank
1956peak year
372,654babies named Bruce since 1880
▼ 11%5-year trend
Bruce popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Bruce mean?
A Norman surname from Brix, a place in Normandy, made royal by Robert the Bruce of Scotland. A strong mid-century favorite.
OriginScottish
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Bruce
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Famous Bruces
- Bruce Lee, martial artist
- Bruce Springsteen, musician
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