Bronx
Meaningfrom the Bronx, New York · English
- US rank
- #1,132
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,132 in 2025
187 babies were named Bronx in the US in 2025. It has climbed 130 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2014–2025
US births per million boys, 2003–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Bronx you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 9,132 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Bronx, 187 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Bronx would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBronx first shows up in US birth records in 2003, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearBronx is at its all-time high right now: #1,132 in 2025.
- New on the sceneBronx wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2003.
- TrendBronx has climbed 130 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,132. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedBronx is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #265, followed by Nebraska (#432) and Idaho (#435). It's in the top 1,000 in 13 states.
- MeaningIn English, Bronx means “from the Bronx, New York”.
About the name Bronx
Bronx is a boy name of American origin meaning “from the Bronx, New York”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-onx”. US birth records list Bronx for boys from 2003 to 2025, in 22 of those 23 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #1,132 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,132, with 187 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.1 | 194,175 girls |
| 2020s | 9.0 | 110,701 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.2 | 122,378 boys |
| 2010s | 68 | 14,639 boys |
| 2020s | 96 | 10,413 boys |
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Bronx
What does the name Bronx mean?
Bronx means “from the Bronx, New York” in English.
What is the origin of the name Bronx?
Bronx has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Bronx a boy or girl name?
Bronx is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Bronx?
Bronx ranked #1,132 for US boys in 2025, given to 187 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#1,132).