Bruce
Pronunciation: [ br-OOS ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Bruce first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 867 babies have been named Bruce in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bruce is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,812 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,812
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Bruce
Bruce is a girl name .
Is Bruce a boy or girl name? Bruce is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,812 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #540. Bruce is more commonly used as a boy name.
Bruce is currently ranked #70,812 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Bruce include Bru, Bry, Brie, and Brukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Bruce include Bruchy . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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