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How Many People Are Named Bruce?
Estimated people named Bruce living in the U.S. today
259,223
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 387,708
- Peak year: 1956 (14,693 births)
- Estimated living today: 259,223
Bruce by age group — who carries the name today?
Bruce popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Bruce
Bruce has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 387,708 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 259,223 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,319 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Bruces you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Bruce in the US?
An estimated 259,223 people named Bruce are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Bruce uncommon — about 1 in 1,319 Americans.
Is Bruce a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Bruce is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Bruce most popular?
Bruce peaked in 1956, when 14,693 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Bruce?
Bruce ranks #195 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 37 out of 100 (higher means rarer).