Bronx

“Named after Dutch settler Jonas Bronck” — Dutch origin

Boy's name · #1133 in the US (2025) · Trending

Bronx is moving up the charts. First recorded in 2003, it stood at #1133 in 2025 — its strongest showing yet; about 2,400 boys have been named Bronx along the way. In Louisiana it runs about 5× its national rate.

Around the world: about 1 in 20,000 boys in Canada (2024).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 17 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Bronxes

Bronx Goodwin — Australian rugby league footballer
Bronx Style Bob — American rapper
Bronx Wentz — son of Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson

In stories & tradition

Bronx — Gargoyles

Similar names: Lyam · Bronson · Westyn · Kross · Boden · Bowden

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