Bruin Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBROO-in / /ˈbruːɪn/Dutch; English
Meaning
bear (Dutch); brown (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Dutch, 'Bruin' means 'brown' and is often associated with the bear, a symbol of strength and courage. In English, it can refer to the color brown, which has been used in various contexts, including names and descriptions of animals.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Bruyne
- Bruno
International Variants
- Bruno (Italian)
- Brun (French)
Famous people named Bruin
Bruin Brown — American football player.
Bruin the Bear — mascot of UCLA.
Fictional characters named Bruin
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bruin was first seen in the United States in 1994. Bruin has ranked as high as #1287 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Utah, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Bruin has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bruin (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| UT | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 44 |
| 2019 | 57 |
| 2020 | 51 |
| 2021 | 76 |
| 2022 | 51 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2024 | 37 |