Bruno Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Bruno is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Bruno?
Bruno is spelled B-R-U-N-O. The name has 5 letters.
Bruno at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Bruno means “brown” in Old High German.
- Origin
- Bruno is commonly associated with Germanic origins, particularly from the Old High German word for brown.
- Pronunciation
- BRU-no · 2 syllables
Bruno Popularity in 2025
Rank#740
Recorded Births351
- Boys usage fell 36 places to #740 and recorded 30 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Bruno Mean?
Bruno means “brown” in Old High German.
Origin: Bruno is commonly associated with Germanic origins, particularly from the Old High German word for brown.
How Do You Pronounce Bruno?
PronunciationBRU-no
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Bruno?
- History
- The name Bruno has been historically used across Europe and appears in medieval records.
Bruno Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 351 | #740 |
| 2024 | Boys | 381 | #704 |
| 2023 | Boys | 373 | #711 |
| 2022 | Boys | 448 | #625 |
| 2021 | Boys | 406 | #667 |
| 2020 | Boys | 352 | #711 |
| 2019 | Boys | 344 | #713 |
| 2018 | Boys | 379 | #666 |
| 2017 | Boys | 404 | #638 |
| 2016 | Boys | 386 | #667 |
| 2015 | Boys | 349 | #712 |
| 2014 | Boys | 381 | #671 |
| 2013 | Boys | 379 | #646 |
| 2012 | Boys | 284 | #795 |
| 2011 | Boys | 261 | #830 |
| 2010 | Boys | 297 | #756 |
| 2009 | Boys | 245 | #863 |
| 2008 | Boys | 274 | #799 |
| 2007 | Boys | 263 | #809 |
| 2006 | Boys | 258 | #797 |
| 2005 | Boys | 239 | #802 |
| 2004 | Boys | 229 | #788 |
| 2003 | Boys | 224 | #783 |
| 2002 | Boys | 220 | #784 |
When Was Bruno Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Boys
448 recorded births
National rank #625
2021 · Boys
406 recorded births
National rank #667
2017 · Boys
404 recorded births
National rank #638
2016 · Boys
386 recorded births
National rank #667
Where Bruno Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| FL | #412 | 47 |
| NV | #516 | 5 |
| KY | #526 | 8 |
| AZ | #559 | 12 |
| UT | #561 | 7 |
| CA | #565 | 53 |
| TX | #575 | 54 |
| IL | #632 | 14 |