Bruce
Peaked at #25 nationally in 1952, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Bruce has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Bruce — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1435
in 1896
Last ranked
#13736
in 1995
Years tracked
82
1895–1995
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1895, Bruce reached its peak popularity for girls in 1896, ranking #1435 nationally with 6 babies given the name that year.
Bruce hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1995, when it stood at #13736.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | #13,736 | 5 |
| 1991 | #11,704 | 6 |
| 1988 | #10,542 | 6 |
| 1987 | #8,091 | 8 |
| 1986 | #7,846 | 8 |
| 1985 | #4,653 | 16 |
| 1984 | #6,360 | 10 |
| 1983 | #5,865 | 11 |
Bruce — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#25
in 1952
Current rank
#537
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Bruce reached its peak popularity for boys in 1952, ranking #25 nationally with 14,480 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #401 (2014) to #537 (2024) — a 25% drop.
As of 2024, Bruce ranks #537 nationally for boys, with 553 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #537 | 553 |
| 2023 | #541 | 547 |
| 2022 | #563 | 526 |
| 2021 | #536 | 548 |
| 2020 | #498 | 587 |
| 2019 | #471 | 624 |
| 2018 | #475 | 612 |
| 2017 | #429 | 721 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Bruce most popular?
Bruce was most popular in 1952, when it ranked #25 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Bruce becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Bruce?
At least 387,708 babies have been recorded with the name Bruce in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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