Holding steady, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Bron since 1951
Babies named Bron per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 29 |
| 1960s | 54 |
| 1970s | 112 |
| 1980s | 86 |
| 1990s | 27 |
| 2000s | 49 |
| 2010s | 33 |
| 2020s | 34 |
Meaning & origin
Bron is an extremely rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1951. It peaked in popularity in 1977 but has since declined, with a stable trajectory. In 2025, the name ranked 8,910th, with an estimated 1 in 213,510 male births receiving the name. The name has not appeared among top state rankings, indicating its scattered usage. Its exact origin is debated, possibly an Irish diminutive or a modern truncation of Brandon.
Bron is likely a diminutive of Brandon or a variant of the Irish name Bronn, which may derive from the Gaelic word 'brón' meaning 'sorrow'. Alternatively, it could be a modern truncation. The name has seen sporadic use in the United States since the mid-20th century, with peak popularity in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Bron
Names that share Bron's style, for a brother or sister.
