Boys name · Iowa
Bruce in Iowa
Bruce was the 588th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 5 babies named Bruce that year. Since 1911, Iowa families have named 7,338 babies Bruce.
Popularity over time
Bruce in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 7 | 87th |
| 1925 | 47 | 98th |
| 1938 | 65 | 62nd |
| 1952 | 297 | 27th |
| 1966 | 100 | 59th |
| 1980 | 23 | 136th |
| 1997 | 6 | 347th |
| 2025 | 5 | 588th |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa fell from 87th in 1911 to 588th in 2025.
The most babies named Bruce in Iowa in a single year was 301, in 1951. Its best showing was 25th among boys names in 1947.
Across the country, Bruce reached its best rank of 12th in New Hampshire (1947). See Bruce in every state →
How popular is Bruce in Iowa?
Bruce was the 588th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 5 babies named Bruce that year. Since 1911, Iowa families have named 7,338 babies Bruce.
How many babies are named Bruce in Iowa?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Bruce in Iowa. The most babies named Bruce in Iowa in a single year was 301, in 1951.
What is the rank of Bruce in Iowa?
Bruce ranked 588th among boys names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 25th among boys names in 1947.
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.