boy's name
Bruny
broo-NEE (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 30
Bruny is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2000 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 1966, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1966.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Bruny Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Bruny?
In 2000, Bruny 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 Bruny
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Bruny Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Bruny over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Bruny
- French broo-NEE
Sibling Names for Bruny
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Bruny — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Bruny
Is Bruny a girl's or a boy's name?
Bruny is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Bruny?
Bruny has 2 syllables.
When was Bruny most popular?
Bruny peaked in 1966, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.