Bruna Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Bruna is a feminine name of Italian and Portuguese origin, meaning brown or dark. It evolved from the male name Bruno and has historical roots in the 20th century. The name is associated with traits of strength and beauty, although it has no biblical relevance.
The name Bruna is most popular in Massachusetts, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Bruna has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Bruna' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1856th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3485th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5889th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 14367th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11321st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7957th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7820th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Bruna' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Bruna"
Pronunciation
/ˈbruːnə/
Origin
Italian, Portuguese
Etymology
The name Bruna is derived from the Italian and Portuguese word 'bruno', which means 'brown' or 'dark'. It is often associated with someone who has dark hair or complexion.
Meaning
brown, dark
Language Evolution
Bruno, Bruna
Historical Usage
Bruna gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in Italy and Portugal, as a feminine form of the male name Bruno.
Variants & Derivatives
Bruno, Brunette
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Bruna is perceived as a stylish and modern name, often associated with strength and beauty.
Famous People
Bruna Marquezine, Brazilian actress, Bruna Papandrea, Australian film producer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bruna"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Bruna"
"Bruna" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1856th of 9107 | 360 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3485th of 9204 | 125 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5889th of 12526 | 79 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 14367th of 19264 | 16 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11321st of 27321 | 76 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7957th of 35406 | 221 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 7820th of 30306 | 170 |
Regional Popularity of "Bruna" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Bruna" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
74.62% 1029th/1379 |
- |
59.46% 679th/1142 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
100.00% 1556th/1556 |
- |
100.00% 1547th/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
- |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
63.94% 3302nd/5164 |
77.22% 5647th/7313 |
- |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
84.54% 5767th/6822 |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Bruna"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Bruna" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.