Bruin
Every Bruin since 1994 — 673 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bruin
Bruin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,289 in 2025 with 61 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 673 American babies have been named Bruin. Its peak came in 2021, when 76 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Bruin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bruin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61 | #2,289 |
| 2024 | 37 | #3,225 |
| 2023 | 44 | #2,851 |
| 2022 | 51 | #2,621 |
| 2021 | 76 | #1,965 |
| 2020 | 51 | #2,514 |
| 2019 | 57 | #2,369 |
| 2018 | 44 | #2,756 |
| 2017 | 22 | #4,491 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4,113 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5,329 |
| 2014 | 23 | #4,278 |
| 2013 | 25 | #3,984 |
| 2012 | 24 | #4,146 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,081 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,244 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,398 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,113 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7,680 |
| 2006 | 6 | #10,851 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,256 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,141 |
| 2003 | 6 | #9,741 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,445 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bruin in 2025?
Bruin ranked #2,289 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 61 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bruin?
673 babies have been named Bruin in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bruin most popular?
Bruin peaked in 2021, when 76 newborns received the name.
Is Bruin a boy or girl name?
Bruin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bruin rising or falling?
Bruin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.