boy's name
Bruneau
broo-NOH (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 155
Bruneau is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1977 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1958, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1936.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Bruneau Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1930s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 25 |
| 1950s | 70 |
| 1960s | 45 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Bruneau?
In 1977, Bruneau was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Bruneau
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Bruneau Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Bruneau over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Bruneau
- French broo-NOH
Sibling Names for Bruneau
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Bruneau — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Bruneau
Is Bruneau a girl's or a boy's name?
Bruneau is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Bruneau?
Bruneau has 2 syllables.
When was Bruneau most popular?
Bruneau peaked in 1958, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.