How Many People Are Named Brunilda?

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

Brunilda
Very Rare
Old Norse

Brunilda is a rare female name with roots in Old Norse, meaning 'army ruler'. Only 906 people named Brunilda live in the US today, making up just 1 in 364,129 Americans. The majority of those named Brunilda are over 60, reflecting its older-generation popularity.

~906
Living in US
1 in 364,129
Americans
1959
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Army ruler
🌐
Origin
Old Norse
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Resilient
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

27,484
Worldwide Bearers
#29,797
Global Rank
🇦🇱 Albania
5,987
🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
3,597
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
3,571
🇺🇸 United States
3,372
🇨🇱 Chile
2,803
🇨🇴 Colombia
1,409
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1,344
🇦🇷 Argentina
966
🇬🇷 Greece
744
🇲🇽 Mexico
618

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
906 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 64
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
339
Would be 30–60 (32%)
718
Would be over 60 (68%)

All 1,057 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: 1959

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
53
Modern Appeal
47
International
98

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

📜 Brunilda Through the Generations

Brunilda's journey through the generations shows a steady presence since the late 19th century, peaking in 1959 with 50 births. Today, the name's bearers span across different age groups, but a significant 68% are over 60 years old. This trend suggests Brunilda remains a name cherished by older generations, maintaining its stability and charm over decades.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 675
New Jersey 29
Illinois 12
Ohio 6
Pennsylvania 5

✨ Similar Names to Brunilda

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Brunilda's Old Norse roots

📄 About the Name Brunilda

How Many People Have the Name Brunilda?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 906 people in the United States currently share the name Brunilda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 364,129 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Brunilda a Common or Rare Name?

Brunilda 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 Brunilda Mean?

Brunilda means "army ruler" and comes from Old Norse origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Brunilda Most Popular?

The name Brunilda reached peak popularity in 1959, with 50 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Brunilda?

Approximately 906 people named Brunilda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,057. That works out to roughly 1 in 364,129 Americans.

Is Brunilda a rare name?

Brunilda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 364,129 Americans has this name.

What does the name Brunilda mean?

Brunilda means "army ruler" and comes from Old Norse origins.

Is Brunilda more male or female?

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

When was Brunilda most popular?

Brunilda peaked in 1959 with 50 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US906
All-Time Births1,057
1 in X1 in 364,129
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age64
Peak Year1959
World Rank#29,797
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.