Declining since 2012, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Bronc since 1976
Babies named Bronc per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 41 |
| 2010s | 77 |
| 2020s | 33 |
Meaning & origin
Bronc first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1976, reflecting a Western naming tradition tied to rodeo culture. The name reached its peak rank in 2013, but has since seen a gradual decline in use. It remains an uncommon choice, with only about 1 in every 284,679 boys receiving the name in 2025. Bronc has never appeared among the top baby names in any state, underscoring its niche appeal. Its trajectory has been falling since 2012, suggesting it may continue to become rarer. While not a mainstream name, Bronc carries strong associations with the American West and a rugged, independent character.
Bronc is a clipped form of bronco, a word borrowed from Mexican Spanish (bronco meaning 'rough, wild') and used in American Western culture to refer to an untamed horse. As a given name, it reflects the cowboy and rodeo tradition, first appearing in U.S. records in 1976. It remains a rare name, used almost exclusively for boys.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Bronco
Sibling names for Bronc
Names that share Bronc's style, for a brother or sister.
