Bruno
From Italian, German etc continental European Bruno, name of medieval Italian and German saints and royalty, Latinized form of Old High German brūn (“brown”), from…
Every Bruno since 1880 — 18,875 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bruno
Bruno is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #740 in 2025 with 351 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 18,875 American babies have been named Bruno. Its peak came in 2022, when 448 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 Bruno stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bruno year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 351 | #740 |
| 2024 | 381 | #704 |
| 2023 | 373 | #711 |
| 2022 | 448 | #625 |
| 2021 | 406 | #667 |
| 2020 | 352 | #712 |
| 2019 | 344 | #713 |
| 2018 | 379 | #667 |
| 2017 | 404 | #638 |
| 2016 | 386 | #667 |
| 2015 | 349 | #712 |
| 2014 | 381 | #671 |
| 2013 | 379 | #646 |
| 2012 | 284 | #795 |
| 2011 | 261 | #830 |
| 2010 | 297 | #756 |
| 2009 | 245 | #863 |
| 2008 | 274 | #799 |
| 2007 | 263 | #809 |
| 2006 | 258 | #797 |
| 2005 | 239 | #802 |
| 2004 | 229 | #788 |
| 2003 | 224 | #783 |
| 2002 | 220 | #785 |
| 2001 | 160 | #960 |
| 2000 | 156 | #967 |
| 1995 | 105 | #1,108 |
| 1990 | 115 | #980 |
| 1985 | 67 | #1,135 |
| 1980 | 64 | #1,133 |
| 1975 | 42 | #1,346 |
| 1970 | 76 | #917 |
| 1965 | 86 | #803 |
| 1960 | 105 | #752 |
| 1955 | 73 | #863 |
| 1950 | 71 | #806 |
| 1945 | 58 | #820 |
| 1940 | 68 | #742 |
| 1935 | 87 | #630 |
| 1930 | 160 | #468 |
| 1925 | 211 | #410 |
| 1920 | 292 | #341 |
| 1915 | 348 | #259 |
| 1910 | 54 | #338 |
| 1905 | 23 | #465 |
| 1900 | 26 | #446 |
| 1895 | 14 | #559 |
| 1890 | 10 | #635 |
| 1885 | 7 | #773 |
| 1880 | 7 | #756 |
Famous people named Bruno
- Bruno Ganz Actor · 1941–2019
- Bruno of Cologne Religious figure · 1030–1101
- Bruno Bauer Philosopher · 1809–1882
- Bruno Taut Architect · 1880–1938
- Bruno Walter Conductor · 1876–1962
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bruno mean?
From Italian, German etc continental European Bruno, name of medieval Italian and German saints and royalty, Latinized form of Old High German brūn (“brown”), from Proto-West Germanic *brūn.
How popular is the name Bruno in 2025?
Bruno ranked #740 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 351 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bruno?
18,875 babies have been named Bruno in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bruno most popular?
Bruno peaked in 2022, when 448 newborns received the name.
Is Bruno a boy or girl name?
Bruno is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bruno rising or falling?
Bruno has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Bruno?
Well-known people named Bruno include Bruno Ganz (actor), Bruno of Cologne (religious figure), Bruno Bauer (philosopher).