Boys name · California
Bruce in California
Bruce was the 444th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 72 babies named Bruce that year. Since 1911, California families have named 30,783 babies Bruce.
Popularity over time
Bruce in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 5 | 129th |
| 1927 | 74 | 98th |
| 1944 | 411 | 38th |
| 1960 | 817 | 47th |
| 1976 | 105 | 230th |
| 1992 | 85 | 386th |
| 2009 | 84 | 404th |
| 2025 | 72 | 444th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 129th in 1911 to 444th in 2025.
The most babies named Bruce in California in a single year was 1,253, in 1952. Its best showing was 25th among boys names in 1949.
Across the country, Bruce reached its best rank of 12th in New Hampshire (1947). See Bruce in every state →
How popular is Bruce in California?
Bruce was the 444th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 72 babies named Bruce that year. Since 1911, California families have named 30,783 babies Bruce.
How many babies are named Bruce in California?
In 2025, 72 babies were named Bruce in California. The most babies named Bruce in California in a single year was 1,253, in 1952.
What is the rank of Bruce in California?
Bruce ranked 444th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 25th among boys names in 1949.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.