Boys name · Massachusetts
Bruce in Massachusetts
Bruce was the 415th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 12 babies named Bruce that year. Since 1911, Massachusetts families have named 14,171 babies Bruce.
Popularity over time
Bruce in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 5 | 170th |
| 1927 | 43 | 93rd |
| 1944 | 288 | 30th |
| 1960 | 406 | 30th |
| 1976 | 51 | 85th |
| 1992 | 17 | 251st |
| 2009 | 8 | 496th |
| 2025 | 12 | 415th |
Its rank among boys names in Massachusetts fell from 170th in 1911 to 415th in 2025.
The most babies named Bruce in Massachusetts in a single year was 578, in 1952. Its best showing was 20th among boys names in 1948.
Across the country, Bruce reached its best rank of 12th in New Hampshire (1947). See Bruce in every state →
How popular is Bruce in Massachusetts?
Bruce was the 415th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 12 babies named Bruce that year. Since 1911, Massachusetts families have named 14,171 babies Bruce.
How many babies are named Bruce in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 12 babies were named Bruce in Massachusetts. The most babies named Bruce in Massachusetts in a single year was 578, in 1952.
What is the rank of Bruce in Massachusetts?
Bruce ranked 415th among boys names in Massachusetts in 2025. Its best showing was 20th among boys names in 1948.
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.