Bruno Boy

Popularity: #577 · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationBROO-no / /ˈbruː.noʊ/

German; Italian; Latin

Meaning

German: brown; Latin: armored

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Bruno has roots in Germanic languages, where it is derived from the word 'brun,' meaning brown. It became popular in Italy and other parts of Europe during the Middle Ages. The name has been borne by several saints and historical figures, contributing to its enduring popularity. In modern times, Bruno is recognized in various cultures and languages.

Trend Summary

Bruno has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Brun
  • Bruno

International Variants

  • Brun (French)
  • Bruno (Spanish)
  • Brunno (Italian)

Famous people named Bruno

Bruno Mars is an American singer, songwriter, and music producer known for his hit songs and energetic performances.

Bruno Bettelheim was an Austrian-born psychologist and writer, recognized for his work in child psychology and fairy tales.

Bruno Giordano is an Italian former football player and manager, noted for his contributions to the sport.

Bruno Walter was a German-born conductor and composer, celebrated for his interpretations of classical music.

Fictional characters named Bruno

Bruno is a character in the novel 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas' by John Boyne, who befriends a boy in a concentration camp.

Bruno is a character in the animated film 'Encanto,' where he is known for his ability to see the future.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Bruno was first seen in the United States in 1880. Bruno has ranked as high as #956 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, New York, Texas, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Bruno has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Bruno (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 64
20%
TX 62
20%
FL 33
11%
NY 24
8%
AZ 16
5%
NC 14
4%
IL 13
4%
GA 12
4%
VA 10
3%
OH 10
3%
WA 9
3%
PA 9
3%
SC 8
3%
MA 7
2%
MI 6
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18807
18816
18825
18847
18857
18865
188712
18886
18897
189010
189115
189214
189310
189418
189514
189613
189712
189817
18997
190026
190113
190215
19039
190418
190523
190619
190720
190827
190933
191054
191154
1912127
1913180
1914219
1915348
1916353
1917328
1918348
1919261
1920292
1921311
1922261
1923286
1924261
1925211
1926209
1927190
1928171
1929148
1930160
1931121
193298
1933111
1934112
193587
193685
193780
193878
193954
194068
194190
194279
194363
194467
194558
194670
194781
194849
194973
195071
195183
195283
195388
195470
195573
195693
1957108
195888
195993
1960106
1961105
196288
1963105
196485
196586
196678
196789
196896
196950
197076
197176
197278
197363
197468
197541
197652
197743
197866
197957
198064
198165
198276
198377
198458
198567
198664
198762
198877
198999
1990115
199194
199282
1993109
199494
1995105
1996125
1997118
1998112
1999119
2000156
2001160
2002220
2003224
2004229
2005239
2006258
2007263
2008274
2009245
2010297
2011261
2012284
2013379
2014381
2015349
2016385
2017404
2018379
2019343
2020352
2021406
2022448
2023373
2024381