Bruce
How to say it: BROOS · /ˈbruːs/
From a Norman place name Brix/Bruis in Normandy; brought to Scotland by Robert de Brus in the 12th century.
Bruce was the 525th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 558 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1950s, its births are down about 27% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #556 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #525 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 558 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,941 |
| Peak decade | 1950s |
| Change over 10 years | −27% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #556 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Once a familiar choice in the 1950s, Bruce reached its peak then. It is far below that level today and is expected to grow rarer still.
What goes with it
Crisp and forceful in a single beat, with a breathy edge and a strong air. Douglas pairs naturally alongside it.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Bruce is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Bruce
- Bruce Lee (1940–1973)Hong Kong–American martial artist and actor
- Bruce Springsteen (born 1949)American rock singer
- Bruce Dickinson (born 1958)English heavy metal singer
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Bruce Wayne, secret identity of Batman in DC Comics.
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