Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Bruk

Name: Popularity of the name Bruk in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Bruk, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#6,683 (2017)

Total Babies

122

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2004

First Year

2024

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#6683

Peak Rank

122

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Bruk

Bruk first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2004, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 12 Bruks were born — ranking #6,683 that year. As of 2026, Bruk ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 122 Bruks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Bruk

Phonetically similar names — useful when Bruk is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Bruck
Brick
Bric
Breck
Brek
Brekke
Brik
Brech
Bryk
Brique
Brc
Bryc

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bruk

What does the name Bruk mean?

Bruk is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Bruk in 2026?

In 2026, Bruk ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Bruk most popular?

Bruk reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #6,683 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Bruk a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Bruk is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Bruk?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bruk include Venice, Sherlock, Kham. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bruk

Bruk is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 122 births in the dataset. Bruk's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #6,683. Use the chart and map above to compare Bruk's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.