What is the origin of the name Bruno?

Bruno is a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Bruno?

In 2023, 381 babies were named Bruno in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Bruno is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 381 →

All-Time Total: 18,126

Peak Year: 2022

Bruno is a Germanic name derived from the Old High German word "brun" meaning "brown." It has been used as a given name since medieval times.

Bruno Mars - Singer, songwriter, record producer
Bruno Sammartino - Professional wrestler, WWE Hall of Famer
Bruno Tonioli - Strictly Come Dancing judge, choreographer
Bruno Ganz - Actor, known for "Downfall" and "Wings of Desire"
Bruno Senna - Racing driver, nephew of Ayrton Senna
Bruno Kirby - Actor, known for roles in "When Harry Met Sally" and "City Slickers"
Bruno Barbey - Photographer, Magnum Photos member
Bruno Schulz - Writer, known for "The Street of Crocodiles"
Bruno Walter - Conductor, known for interpretations of Mahler and Mozart
Bruno Latour - Sociologist, philosopher, known for science studies and actor-network theory.

Boy names closely related to Bruno

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Girl names closely related to Bruno

Aliana Analia Angelica Alicia Victoria Sofia Emiliana Karla

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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