Boy
Bruno
brown, armor
About Bruno
Bruno radiates robust vitality and old-world charm, a name that feels both vintage and surprisingly contemporary. Its Germanic and Italian roots bring multicultural richness, while its compact structure delivers maximum impact with minimal fuss. There's an undeniable masculinity to Bruno—strong, confident, and straightforward without any pretense.
The name has enjoyed renaissance appeal, moving from dated to delightfully retro-cool. Bruno suggests someone grounded and authentic, comfortable in their own skin. Its brevity makes it punchy and memorable, while the "o" ending softens the overall effect just enough.
Bruno works particularly well for parents appreciating European style or honoring Italian, German, or Hispanic heritage. The name requires no explanation, no spelling assistance—it simply works. For families seeking something classic yet currently under-the-radar, Bruno offers the perfect combination of familiarity and freshness.
Popularity of the Name Bruno
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #756 | ||||
| 1881 | #797 | ||||
| 1882 | #958 | ||||
| 1884 | #780 | ||||
| 1885 | #773 | ||||
| 1886 | #985 | ||||
| 1887 | #521 | ||||
| 1888 | #931 | ||||
| 1889 | #807 | ||||
| 1890 | #635 | ||||
| 1891 | #457 | ||||
| 1892 | #550 | ||||
| 1893 | #661 | ||||
| 1894 | #467 | ||||
| 1895 | #559 | ||||
| 1896 | #600 | ||||
| 1897 | #621 | ||||
| 1898 | #509 | ||||
| 1899 | #868 | ||||
| 1900 | #446 | ||||
| 1901 | #566 | ||||
| 1902 | #559 | ||||
| 1903 | #792 | ||||
| 1904 | #521 | ||||
| 1905 | #465 | ||||
| 1906 | #524 | ||||
| 1907 | #544 | ||||
| 1908 | #476 | ||||
| 1909 | #437 | ||||
| 1910 | #338 | ||||
| 1911 | #385 | ||||
| 1912 | #336 | ||||
| 1913 | #295 | ||||
| 1914 | #304 | ||||
| 1915 | #259 | ||||
| 1916 | #270 | ||||
| 1917 | #285 | ||||
| 1918 | #294 | ||||
| 1919 | #354 | ||||
| 1920 | #341 | ||||
| 1921 | #337 | ||||
| 1922 | #374 | ||||
| 1923 | #350 | ||||
| 1924 | #374 | ||||
| 1925 | #410 | ||||
| 1926 | #418 | ||||
| 1927 | #443 | ||||
| 1928 | #466 | ||||
| 1929 | #481 | ||||
| 1930 | #468 | ||||
| 1931 | #527 | ||||
| 1932 | #596 | ||||
| 1933 | #540 | ||||
| 1934 | #558 | ||||
| 1935 | #630 | ||||
| 1936 | #630 | ||||
| 1937 | #665 | ||||
| 1938 | #683 | ||||
| 1939 | #831 | ||||
| 1940 | #742 | ||||
| 1941 | #644 | ||||
| 1942 | #723 | ||||
| 1943 | #829 | ||||
| 1944 | #762 | ||||
| 1945 | #820 | ||||
| 1946 | #793 | ||||
| 1947 | #764 | ||||
| 1949 | #802 | ||||
| 1950 | #805 | ||||
| 1951 | #765 | ||||
| 1952 | #769 | ||||
| 1953 | #758 | ||||
| 1954 | #877 | ||||
| 1955 | #862 | ||||
| 1956 | #761 | ||||
| 1957 | #718 | ||||
| 1958 | #795 | ||||
| 1959 | #793 | ||||
| 1960 | #751 | ||||
| 1961 | #748 | ||||
| 1962 | #808 | ||||
| 1963 | #755 | ||||
| 1964 | #815 | ||||
| 1965 | #803 | ||||
| 1966 | #828 | ||||
| 1967 | #775 | ||||
| 1968 | #758 | ||||
| 1970 | #917 | ||||
| 1971 | #934 | ||||
| 1972 | #905 | ||||
| 1974 | #995 | ||||
| 1990 | #976 | ||||
| 1996 | #998 | #331 | |||
| 2000 | #965 | #559 | #410 | ||
| 2001 | #959 | #937 | #472 | ||
| 2002 | #784 | #605 | #314 | #810 | |
| 2003 | #782 | #639 | #633 | ||
| 2004 | #788 | #563 | #247 | #651 | |
| 2005 | #802 | #558 | #455 | #671 | |
| 2006 | #797 | #480 | #356 | #501 | #655 |
| 2007 | #809 | #516 | #302 | #656 | #859 |
| 2008 | #799 | #485 | #279 | #447 | #687 |
| 2009 | #863 | #596 | #324 | #689 | |
| 2010 | #756 | #686 | #503 | #842 | |
| 2011 | #830 | #624 | #461 | #785 | |
| 2012 | #795 | #474 | #357 | #358 | |
| 2013 | #646 | #489 | #370 | #322 | #752 |
| 2014 | #671 | #469 | #511 | #829 | |
| 2015 | #712 | #389 | #331 | #869 | |
| 2016 | #667 | #423 | #343 | #254 | #738 |
| 2017 | #638 | #425 | #355 | #740 | |
| 2018 | #667 | #389 | #415 | #731 | |
| 2019 | #713 | #391 | #442 | #313 | #816 |
| 2020 | #712 | #430 | #394 | #999 | |
| 2021 | #667 | #456 | #286 | #834 | |
| 2022 | #625 | #445 | #287 | #537 | |
| 2023 | #711 | #491 | #237 | #740 | |
| 2024 | #704 | #504 | #296 | #732 | |
| 2025 | #740 | #592 | #562 | #592 | |
| 1997 | #918 | #322 | |||
| 1998 | #786 | #321 | |||
| 1999 | #955 | #443 | |||
| 1991 | #210 | ||||
| 1992 | #230 | ||||
| 1993 | #255 | ||||
| 1994 | #272 | ||||
| 1995 | #301 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Bruno
- Bruin
- Brunon
- Brune
- Brunello
Names Similar to Bruno
Nicknames for Bruno
- Bru
- Uno
- Brunie
- B
Famous People Named Bruno
| Bruno Mars | American singer-songwriter |
| Bruno Ganz | Swiss actor |
| Bruno Fernandes | Portuguese footballer |
| Bruno Tonioli | Italian choreographer and TV personality |
| Bruno Dumont | French film director |
| Bruno Marsden | Australian artist |
| Bruno Senna | Brazilian racing driver |
| Bruno Heller | British screenwriter and producer |
| Bruno Bettelheim | Austrian-born psychologist and author |
| Bruno Pontecorvo | Italian physicist |
| Bruno Sammartino | Italian-American professional wrestler |
| Bruno Schulz | Polish writer and artist |
| Bruno Campos | Brazilian-American actor |
| Bruno Junqueira | Brazilian racing driver |
| Bruno Bini | French football coach |
| Bruno Kirby | American actor |
| Bruno Barbey | Swiss photographer |
| Bruno Jasienski | Polish poet and novelist |
Characters Named Bruno
| Bruno Hauptmann | Character in Agatha Christie's "Death on the Nile" |
| Bruno Bucciarati | Character in the manga and anime series "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" |
| Bruno Mannheim | DC Comics supervillain |
| Bruno the Kid | Animated television series character |
| Bruno Stachel | Character in the movie "The Blue Max" |
| Bruno Batallion | Character in the book series "The Baby-Sitters Club" |
| Bruno Jenkins | Character in the movie "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas" |
| Bruno Oliveira | Character in the video game "Battlefield Hardline" |
| Bruno Delinger | Character in the video game "Dynamite Cop" |
| Bruno Walton | Character in the book series "Bruno and Boots" by Gordon Korman |
| Bruno de Silva | Character in the book series "The Heroes of Olympus" by Rick Riordan |
| Bruno and Boots | Characters in the book series "Bruno and Boots" by Gordon Korman |
| Bruno Diaz | Secret identity of Batman in the 1960s TV series "Batman" |
| Bruno Saxe | Character in the book series "The Magisterium" by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare |