Bruin
Bruin is a boy's name of Dutch origin.
Meaning
Brown; bear.
Origin and history
Bruin is a name of Dutch origin meaning 'brown'. Historically used in European folklore as the name of a bear, it has recently emerged as a modern given name in the United States. Its recent usage in the U.S. is relatively rare, though it has seen a notable increase in adoption since 2020.
Popularity in the United States
673 babies in the United States have been named Bruin since 1880. It ranks #4003 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1607.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.8 %)
- FL (22.6 %)
- TX (20.8 %)
- UT (11.3 %)
- WA (9.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 31 |
| 2000-2010 | 65 |
| 2010-2019 | 257 |
| 2020-2029 | 320 |
Fun facts
- Bruin originated in medieval European folklore, specifically Reynard the Fox stories, as the personal name of the bear.
- Nearly half of all U.S. births registered with the name Bruin since 1880 have occurred between 2020 and 2025.