Bruno is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #701 in 2024 with 381 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 448 births ranking #623. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 204.8%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 4,502 boys born was named Bruno. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.