Declining since 1993.
Popularity of Bronte since 1969
Babies named Bronte per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 548 |
| 2000s | 203 |
| 2010s | 106 |
| 2020s | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Bronte is a name of literary and mythological resonance, first recorded in the United States in 1969. While it has never broken into the top 1000, it reached its peak year in 1992, after which its usage began a steady decline, falling since 1993. The name is overwhelmingly given to girls, consistent with its perception as a feminine name inspired by the Brontë sisters. Despite its low overall frequency, Bronte carries a distinctive, intellectual appeal tied to English literature.
Bronte is derived from the Greek name Brontes, one of the three Cyclopes in Greek mythology who forged Zeus's thunderbolts; his name means 'thunder.' In the English-speaking world, Bronte is primarily associated with the literary Brontë sisters (Charlotte, Emily, and Anne), whose father adopted the surname, possibly from the Greek word or an Irish variant. As a given name, Bronte gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Brontie, B
Variants: Brontë, Brontey
Sibling names for Bronte
Names that share Bronte's style, for a brother or sister.
