NAME PROFILE
Bruce
Bruce is a masculine name of Scottish origin, meaning 'from the brushwood thicket.' It conveys a sense of strength and resilience, often associated with a bold personality and leadership qualities.
Key Stats
| Total births | 388,275 |
| Gender | Male (98% / 2%) |
| Peak year | 1956 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 20%VA — 20%NC — 20%CA — 20%PA — 20%
Notable People
Bruce Lee (Martial Artist, Actor) · Bruce Springsteen (Musician, *Born to Run*) · Bruce Willis (Actor, *Die Hard*) · Bruce Jenner (Athlete, Olympic Gold Medalist) · Bruce Almighty (Film, Comedy)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Brucie
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