Bronx

Meaning: Not established
Origin: English place name — From the New York borough, named after the settler Jonas Bronck

Boy's name · #1133 in the US (2025) · Trending

Popularity over time

Bronx is moving up the charts. First recorded in 2003, it stood at #1133 in 2025 — its strongest showing yet; about 2,400 boys have been named Bronx along the way.

Across the states

In recent years, Bronx ran about 5× its national rate in Louisiana.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 17 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

See how Bronx ranks in other countries and regions.

#2,269 in Canada (2025) · #2,193 in Sweden (2023) · #4,992 in England & Wales (2023).

Famous Bronxes

Bronx Style Bob — American rapper (born 1965)
Bronx Goodwin — NZ Maori international rugby league footballer (born 1984)
Bronx Wentz — Son of Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson (born 2008)

In stories & tradition

Bronx^it — Gargoyles (TV series)

Similar names: Westyn · Bronson · Dutton · Kross · Boden · Beck

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