Bruno
Bruno is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Brown or shield/armor.
Origin and history
Bruno is derived from the Old High German word 'brun', meaning brown or armor. Historically popular in Germanic and Romance-speaking regions, it gained international recognition through saints and European royalty. In the United States, it maintains a steady and classic presence, recently bolstered by pop culture.
Popularity in the United States
18,875 babies in the United States have been named Bruno since 1880. It ranks #854 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #672.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.4 %)
- TX (15.8 %)
- IL (13.7 %)
- NY (12.9 %)
- PA (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 62 |
| 1890-1900 | 130 |
| 1900-1910 | 203 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,272 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,340 |
| 1930-1940 | 986 |
| 1940-1950 | 698 |
| 1950-1960 | 850 |
| 1960-1970 | 888 |
| 1970-1980 | 621 |
| 1980-1990 | 709 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,073 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,268 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,464 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,311 |
Famous people named Bruno
- Bruno Mars: Singer, Songwriter
- Bruno Sammartino: Professional Wrestler
Fun facts
- The Disney animated movie 'Encanto' featured the hit song 'We Don't Talk About Bruno' in 2021, elevating the name's visibility worldwide.
- Saint Bruno founded the Carthusian monastics in 1084, leading to the name's enduring popularity across Catholic Europe.