How Many People Are Named Bruin?

Complete statistics for the name Bruin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Bruin
Very Rare
Dutch

Bruin means 'bear' in Dutch and it's incredibly rare, with only 1 in 544,177 Americans having this name. There are around 606 people named Bruin living in the US today, making it a genuinely modern name since 98% are under 30.

~689
Living in US
1 in 481,058
Americans
2021
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Bear
🌐
Origin
Dutch
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Strong Adventurous Protective
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders who inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

898
Worldwide Bearers
#516,683
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
606
🇳🇱 Netherlands
65
🇮🇱 Israel
52
🇲🇾 Malaysia
42
🇬🇧 England
10
🇮🇳 India
8
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
5
🇵🇭 Philippines
5
🇨🇳 China
5
🇷🇺 Russia
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
606 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
601
Would be under 30 (98%)
11
Would be 30–60 (2%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 612 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2021

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
9
Modern Appeal
100
International
66

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Bruin Through the Generations

Bruin has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2021 with 76 births. Today, the majority of people named Bruin are under 30, indicating its status as a newer-generation name. With an estimated 606 living in the US, it's clear that Bruin is still on the rise, capturing the hearts of parents looking for something unique.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 19
Texas 11
Florida 6
Utah 6
Washington 5

✨ Similar Names to Bruin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Bruin's Dutch roots

📄 About the Name Bruin

How Many People Have the Name Bruin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 689 people in the United States currently share the name Bruin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 481,058 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Bruin a Common or Rare Name?

Bruin is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Bruin Mean?

Bruin means "bear" and comes from Dutch origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Bruin in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Bruin Most Popular?

The name Bruin reached peak popularity in 2021, with 76 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Bruin?

Approximately 689 people named Bruin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 689. That works out to roughly 1 in 481,058 Americans.

Is Bruin a rare name?

Bruin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 481,058 Americans has this name.

What does the name Bruin mean?

Bruin means "bear" and comes from Dutch origins.

Is Bruin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Bruin are male and 0% are female.

When was Bruin most popular?

Bruin peaked in 2021 with 76 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US689
All-Time Births689
1 in X1 in 481,058
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2021
World Rank#516,683
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.