How Many People Are Named Bruce?

Curious about how common the name Bruce is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 387,708
Popularity Level Uncommon
Probability 1 in 851 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 387,708 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Bruce.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 851 people has this name.

This classification places Bruce in the Uncommon category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Bruce

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Uncommon

Probability: 1 in 851 people

Total Count

387,708

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 386,313
Female: 1,395

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 69

  • Young (<30) 16,803
  • Adult (30–60) 61,274
  • Old (>60) 309,631

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 553
  • Alabama 4,374
  • Arkansas 2,917
  • Arizona 2,354
  • California 30,711
  • Colorado 3,643
  • Connecticut 6,457
  • DC 2,566
  • Delaware 1,205
  • Florida 9,143
  • Georgia 5,695
  • Hawaii 1,148
  • Iowa 7,333
  • Idaho 1,973
  • Illinois 21,433
  • Indiana 10,233
  • Kansas 4,279
  • Kentucky 5,513
  • Louisiana 5,491
  • Massachusetts 14,159
  • Maryland 5,900
  • Maine 3,843
  • Michigan 20,974
  • Minnesota 14,446
  • Missouri 7,410
  • Mississippi 2,515
  • Montana 1,908
  • North Carolina 7,523
  • North Dakota 2,654
  • Nebraska 3,546
  • New Hampshire 2,575
  • New Jersey 14,100
  • New Mexico 1,244
  • Nevada 683
  • New York 37,506
  • Ohio 21,098
  • Oklahoma 3,906
  • Oregon 4,405
  • Pennsylvania 24,461
  • Rhode Island 2,097
  • South Carolina 3,455
  • South Dakota 1,946
  • Tennessee 4,552
  • Texas 13,472
  • Utah 3,481
  • Virginia 7,004
  • Vermont 1,530
  • Washington 7,716
  • Wisconsin 11,383
  • West Virginia 3,097
  • Wyoming 673
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Bruce?

Approximately 387,708 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Bruce, based on statistical analysis.

Is Bruce a rare name?

Bruce is considered Uncommon when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.