Bruno is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #576 in 2011 with 61 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 117 births ranking #377. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 281.3%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 5,669 boys born was named Bruno. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Bruno is a sturdy European classic meaning "brown". It has a warm continental feel and a history that reaches across Germanic, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese naming traditions.
The name has been used across Europe for centuries and is especially familiar through saints, nobles, and artists. In English-speaking countries it feels distinctive without being unfamiliar.