Bruce

At a glance

Bruce is the #153 dog name in our records and #145 for cats. About 1 in 525 male dogs is called Bruce, and the name is rising.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Bruce?

#153dog name of 19,856
1 in 525male dogs
907dogs in the records
#145cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 0%Boys 92%Not recorded 8%

0% girls · 100% boys among 832 dogs with a recorded sex

Bruce over the years

Rising
09.518.92013: 11.8, 2014: 13.1, 2015: 14.8, 2016: 11.9, 2017: 9.7, 2018: 8.6, 2019: 16.4, 2020: 8.8, 2021: 9.3, 2022: 5.7, 2023: 10.4, 2024: 9.62013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Bruce per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Bruce

BreezyBreezeBryceBriceBrisaBrucieBrizoBreezie

Questions

Is Bruce a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (100% male).

How popular is Bruce for dogs?

Bruce is the #153 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 907 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Bruce?

Bruce is said in one syllable. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Bruce?

Breezy, Breeze and Bryce sound similar.

What breeds are often named Bruce?

Pit Bulls, Labrador Retrievers and Chihuahuas are the breeds most often called Bruce.

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