Boys name · Illinois
Bruce in Illinois
Bruce was the 577th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 16 babies named Bruce that year. Since 1912, Illinois families have named 21,448 babies Bruce.
Popularity over time
Bruce in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 16 | 168th |
| 1928 | 79 | 108th |
| 1944 | 322 | 38th |
| 1960 | 600 | 43rd |
| 1977 | 82 | 155th |
| 1993 | 34 | 343rd |
| 2009 | 19 | 555th |
| 2025 | 16 | 577th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 168th in 1912 to 577th in 2025.
The most babies named Bruce in Illinois in a single year was 895, in 1956. Its best showing was 25th among boys names in 1952.
Across the country, Bruce reached its best rank of 12th in New Hampshire (1947). See Bruce in every state →
How popular is Bruce in Illinois?
Bruce was the 577th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 16 babies named Bruce that year. Since 1912, Illinois families have named 21,448 babies Bruce.
How many babies are named Bruce in Illinois?
In 2025, 16 babies were named Bruce in Illinois. The most babies named Bruce in Illinois in a single year was 895, in 1956.
What is the rank of Bruce in Illinois?
Bruce ranked 577th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 25th among boys names in 1952.
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.