Boys name · New Jersey
Bruce in New Jersey
Bruce was the 430th most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 18 babies named Bruce that year. Since 1914, New Jersey families have named 14,118 babies Bruce.
Popularity over time
Bruce in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 | 246th |
| 1930 | 47 | 89th |
| 1946 | 417 | 22nd |
| 1962 | 302 | 40th |
| 1977 | 50 | 128th |
| 1993 | 20 | 302nd |
| 2009 | 17 | 408th |
| 2025 | 18 | 430th |
Its rank among boys names in New Jersey fell from 246th in 1914 to 430th in 2025.
The most babies named Bruce in New Jersey in a single year was 649, in 1952. Its best showing was 20th 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 New Jersey?
Bruce was the 430th most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 18 babies named Bruce that year. Since 1914, New Jersey families have named 14,118 babies Bruce.
How many babies are named Bruce in New Jersey?
In 2025, 18 babies were named Bruce in New Jersey. The most babies named Bruce in New Jersey in a single year was 649, in 1952.
What is the rank of Bruce in New Jersey?
Bruce ranked 430th among boys names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 20th 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.