Bruce
Male name · ↓ Falling
161,677
Total Births
1952
Peak Year
#539
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Bruce
Bruce is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 161,677 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,055 births |
| 1890s | 1,411 births |
| 1900s | 1,842 births |
| 1910s | 3,560 births |
| 1920s | 6,316 births |
| 1930s | 10,962 births |
| 1940s | 30,148 births |
| 1950s | 55,462 births |
| 1960s | 29,704 births |
| 1970s | 8,409 births |
| 1980s | 5,576 births |
| 1990s | 3,063 births |
| 2000s | 2,050 births |
| 2010s | 1,593 births |
| 2020s | 526 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bruce?
Bruce has been given to 161,677 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1952 with 5,972 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #539.
Is Bruce a boy or girl name?
Bruce is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Bruce most popular?
Bruce was most popular in 1952, when 5,972 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Bruce?
Bruce first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).