Bruce
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: From the Brushwood; The Thicket
Background: The name Bruce originates from a place name in Scotland, specifically linked to the Old French 'Brouss', meaning 'brushwood' or 'thicket'. It is also associated with the Gaelic term 'bruas' which carries a similar meaning, indicating a connection to wooded areas.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#88
Total births
387,708
Most popular decade
1950s
(410,364 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-136 ranks)
Years in Top 100
39
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.6% male
0.4% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 47
- First year rank
- #241
- Peak year
- 1956
- Peak year births
- 14,660
- Peak rank
- #33
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 553
- Recent rank
- #537
Female
- First year
- 1895
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,592
- Peak year
- 1964
- Peak year births
- 38
- Peak rank
- #1,918
- Most recent year
- 1995
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #13,386
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).