Bruno Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Bruno has its roots in Germanic origins, meaning 'brown.' It evolved through various historical forms and became popular in the Middle Ages. The name is associated with strength and intelligence and has continued to maintain its popularity in modern times. There is no significant biblical relevance associated with this name.

The name Bruno is most popular in Illinois, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Bruno has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Bruno' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 349th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 620th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 797th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 981st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1113th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 853rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 684th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Bruno' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Bruno"

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Pronunciation

/ˈbruːnoʊ/

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Origin

Germanic

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Etymology

The name Bruno originates from the Germanic word 'brun,' meaning 'brown.' It was used as a given name in medieval Germany and has been popularized in various cultures.

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Meaning

brown

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Language Evolution

Brun (Old High German), Bruno (Middle Ages), Bruno (Modern German)

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Historical Usage

Bruno gained popularity in the Middle Ages, especially in German-speaking regions. It became well-known due to saints and notable historical figures bearing the name.

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Variants & Derivatives

Brunette, Brun, Brunhilde

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Modern Popularity & Image

Bruno is perceived as a strong and classic name, often associated with intelligence and strength. It remains popular in various countries and cultures.

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Famous People

Bruno Mars, American singer-songwriter, Bruno Bettelheim, Austrian psychologist, Bruno Schulz, Polish writer and artist

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bruno"

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 "Bruno"

"Bruno" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 349th of 7545 4,470
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 620th of 6773 1,730
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 797th of 7552 1,612
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 981st of 10718 1,083
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1113th of 16616 1,369
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 853rd of 24088 3,459
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 684th of 23106 4,580

Regional Popularity of "Bruno" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
17.02%
241st/1416
14.36%
198th/1379
33.64%
796th/2366
32.31%
369th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
29.82%
461st/1546
21.47%
334th/1556
40.93%
963rd/2353
39.24%
607th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
30.26%
674th/2227
20.86%
507th/2430
33.75%
963rd/2853
29.19%
810th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
31.77%
933rd/2937
18.29%
637th/3483
31.44%
1106th/3518
21.24%
859th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
52.13%
1921st/3685
17.52%
784th/4475
21.43%
1113th/5194
13.66%
863rd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
28.04%
1285th/4582
13.63%
704th/5164
12.24%
895th/7313
8.90%
664th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
23.87%
951st/3984
14.69%
659th/4487
10.04%
685th/6822
9.10%
571st/6276

Regional Popularity of "Bruno" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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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)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Bruno"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Bruno" 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.