FIRST NAME
Bruce
Bruce is the 89th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 267,471 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 346 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #89 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
654,107
living · #67
2020 CENSUS
267,471
living · #89
BABIES NAMED BRUCE BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025558
As a male name, Bruce peaked in 1956, when 14,660 babies were named Bruce (the #33 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #16,653 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
346
living · #16,653
BABIES NAMED BRUCE BY BIRTH YEAR · 1895–1995
19955
As a female name, Bruce peaked in 1964, when 38 babies were named Bruce (the #1920 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)