Bronwyn
Meaningwhite breast · Welsh
- US rank
- #3,903
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,211 in 1964
37 babies were named Bronwyn in the US in 2025. It has dropped 453 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1942–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Bronwyn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 43,478 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Bronwyn, 37 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Bronwyn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBronwyn first shows up in US birth records in 1942, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 83 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1964, when it ranked #1,211. Today it's #3,903, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendBronwyn has slipped 453 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,903. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Welsh, Bronwyn means “white breast”.
About the name Bronwyn
Bronwyn is a girl name of Welsh origin meaning “white breast”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-wyn”. US birth records list Bronwyn for girls from 1942 to 2025, in 84 of those 84 years. Its best year was 1964, when it ranked #1,211 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,903, with 37 babies.
Origin:Welsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 13 | 74,419 girls |
| 1950s | 13 | 77,220 girls |
| 1960s | 27 | 36,523 girls |
| 1970s | 32 | 31,716 girls |
| 1980s | 21 | 47,326 girls |
| 1990s | 29 | 34,400 girls |
| 2000s | 36 | 27,855 girls |
| 2010s | 30 | 33,456 girls |
| 2020s | 27 | 37,290 girls |
Other spellings of Bronwyn
More Welsh girl names
- Girl name: Cecilia · blind
- Unisex name: Reese · ardor, enthusiasm
- Girl name: Arianna · most holy
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Morgan · possibly sea circle
- Girl name: Sabrina · River Severn
- Unisex name: Teagan · possibly poet
- Girl name: Gwendolyn · white ring
Questions about the name Bronwyn
What does the name Bronwyn mean?
Bronwyn means “white breast” in Welsh.
What is the origin of the name Bronwyn?
Bronwyn has Welsh roots in our records. Other Welsh names include Cecilia, Reese, Arianna.
Is Bronwyn a boy or girl name?
Bronwyn is a girl name.
How popular is the name Bronwyn?
Bronwyn ranked #3,903 for US girls in 2025, given to 37 babies. Its best year was 1964 (#1,211).