Boys name · Kentucky
Bruce in Kentucky
Bruce was the 575th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 7 babies named Bruce that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 5,520 babies Bruce.
Popularity over time
Bruce in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 8 | 115th |
| 1926 | 34 | 128th |
| 1941 | 40 | 125th |
| 1957 | 194 | 44th |
| 1973 | 39 | 110th |
| 1989 | 18 | 169th |
| 2005 | 6 | 473rd |
| 2025 | 7 | 575th |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky fell from 115th in 1910 to 575th in 2025.
The most babies named Bruce in Kentucky in a single year was 214, in 1956. Its best showing was 39th among boys names in 1956.
Across the country, Bruce reached its best rank of 12th in New Hampshire (1947). See Bruce in every state →
How popular is Bruce in Kentucky?
Bruce was the 575th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 7 babies named Bruce that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 5,520 babies Bruce.
How many babies are named Bruce in Kentucky?
In 2025, 7 babies were named Bruce in Kentucky. The most babies named Bruce in Kentucky in a single year was 214, in 1956.
What is the rank of Bruce in Kentucky?
Bruce ranked 575th among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 39th among boys names in 1956.
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.