Rising since 2006, #1,132 for boys today.
Popularity of Bronx since 2003
Babies named Bronx per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 114 |
| 2010s | 53 | 1,279 |
| 2020s | 88 | 995 |
Meaning & origin
Bronx entered the U.S. baby name charts in 2003, a year that marks its first recorded use as a given name. By 2025 it had reached its peak rank of #1132, with approximately 1 in 9,134 newborns receiving the name. Its trajectory has been rising since 2006, reflecting a broader trend of place names gaining popularity as first names. The name is most popular in states like Utah, Idaho, and Nebraska, where distinctive modern names often thrive. While its origin is purely geographic, its strong, one-syllable sound and association with a dynamic New York City borough give it a contemporary, urban feel.
Bronx is a modern place-name taken directly from the New York City borough. The borough's name derives from the Bronx River, which was named for Jonas Bronck, a Swedish immigrant who settled in the area in the 1630s. The name began being used as a given name in the early 2000s, part of a trend of using place names as first names.
Where Bronx is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Bronx
Names that share Bronx's style, for a brother or sister.
