Bruk is of Ethiopian origin, derived from the Amharic word "berek" which means "light". This given name gained prominence as a result of Ethiopia's famous athlete and Olympic champion, Kenenisa Bekele Bruk, who was born in 1982.
The name Bruk experienced fluctuating popularity from 2004 to 2022, with a total of 117 babies born during this period. The highest number of births occurred in 2016 and 2017, each with 12 births.