How Many People Are Named Bruno?

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

Bruno
Rare
Italian

Bruno means 'the bright one' and has a very rare presence in the US, with only 1 in 28,272 Americans bearing this name. That's just 11,672 people today, making it quite exclusive. Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity in 2022, showing a rising trend among newer generations.

~29,776
Living in US
1 in 11,131
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
The bright one
🌐
Origin
Italian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 traditionally represents introspection and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

286,393
Worldwide Bearers
#277
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
24,094
🇧🇪 Belgium
23,733
🇨🇦 Canada
23,026
🇪🇸 Spain
21,965
🇺🇸 United States
21,405
🇦🇷 Argentina
15,480
🇨🇲 Cameroon
14,815
🇹🇿 Tanzania
14,146
🇺🇬 Uganda
11,641
🇦🇹 Austria
8,008

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
11,672 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 54
8,039
Would be under 30 (43%)
2,366
Would be 30–60 (13%)
8,116
Would be over 60 (44%)

All 18,521 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: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
88
International
5

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

📜 Bruno Through the Generations

People named Bruno span across different age groups, but the majority, 44%, are over 60 years old, giving the name a slightly older feel despite its recent rise in popularity. The name saw its highest birth rate in 2022 with 448 births, indicating a growing interest in this moniker. With an average age of 54, Bruno's demographic leans towards the mature end, suggesting it's favored by parents who appreciate timeless names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 2,548
Texas 2,300
Illinois 2,033
New York 1,903
Pennsylvania 1,111
New Jersey 873
Florida 761
Massachusetts 589
Michigan 440
Arizona 290

⭐ Famous People Named Bruno

Bruno is a given name and surname of Old Irish, French, Italian, Latin and Germanic origin. In the Latin languages, it comes from Brunus, An Bru’, Brun, and Brugh; Bruno is a Latin name as well as Germanic (Braun) name composed of the root brun-, which can mean burnished, also present in the words/names braun, brown, and Bruno…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Bruno

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Bruno's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Bruno

How Many People Have the Name Bruno?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 29,776 people in the United States currently share the name Bruno. That works out to roughly 1 in every 11,131 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Bruno a Common or Rare Name?

Bruno is classified as 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 Bruno Mean?

Bruno means "the bright one" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Bruno Most Popular?

The name Bruno reached peak popularity in 2022, with 448 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 Bruno?

Approximately 29,776 people named Bruno live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 29,776. That works out to roughly 1 in 11,131 Americans.

Is Bruno a rare name?

Bruno is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 11,131 Americans has this name.

What does the name Bruno mean?

Bruno means "the bright one" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Bruno more male or female?

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

When was Bruno most popular?

Bruno peaked in 2022 with 448 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 US29,776
All-Time Births29,776
1 in X1 in 11,131
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age54
Peak Year2022
World Rank#277
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.