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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Bruno — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Bruna|Brunson
GermanicBoy→ Stable

Bruno

BROO-noh · 2 syllables

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Boy
#701
→ Stable
#701
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 34
Peak rank
#623 in 2022
5yr change
+10 ranks
Birth frequency
1.1 per 10,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #701 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Germanic boy names
Bruno

Popularity score: 34  ·  SSA Rank: #701

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
76
Higher than 76% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+10 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
GermanicClassicStrong2-syllableMaleEuropeanOld High German RootEstablishedEarthy
Character
strong determinationloyal friendshipbold confidencegrounded wisdomsteadfast courage
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Brunos

disciplinedcharismatictalentedinnovativeenergetic
STRONG
High confidence

Bruno is a Germanic boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #701 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +10 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#701 · rare
Bruno at a Glance
Meaning:From Old High German 'brun' meaning brown, referring to hair color or complexion. Associated with strength and earthiness.
Language root:Old High German · Germanic
Peak rank:#623 in 2022
5yr change:+10 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Bruno Mars
Singer-songwriter
Bruno Ganz
Actor
Similar Sound
BrunoBradenBrennan◈Brady◈BradleyBrent
Similar Style
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Sibling names that pair naturally with Bruno
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Bruno illustration
Name Intelligence
Bruno · Overview
Summary

Bruno is a Germanic boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #701 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 24/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Bruno scores 76/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Classic · Strong character
Bruno carries a bold, grounded, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
bruno.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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