Bronx Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
95% Masculine / 5% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Bronx is derived from Jonas Bronck, a Swedish settler who established the first settlement in the area.
Meaning of the Name Bronx
Bronx is a borough in New York City, USA. The name Bronx is derived from Jonas Bronck, a Swedish settler who established the first settlement in the area. The name Bronx originally referred to a river in Sweden, but became associated with this borough due to Bronck's settlement. Today, the Bronx is known for its vibrant culture, rich history, and diverse population.
Popularity of the Name Bronx
The popularity for the name Bronx peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 183 births, which ranked number 2,424 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Bronx had the most female births in 2020 with 23, which ranked number 5,307 out of 17,485 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 183, which ranked number 1,136 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Bronx has increased sharply over the last ten years from 110 births to 198 births, an increase of 80.00%. Among males, Bronx has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 110 births to 183 births, an increase of 66.36%.
Nationwide Popularity of Bronx
- 10 Year Trend of Bronx: 80.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Bronx: 66.36%
Popularity of Bronx by State
For males, Bronx was most popular in Southeastern states with 38 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 18 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Bronx. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 11 | 1534 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 8 | 1006 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 8 | 698 | < 5 | N/A |
| KY | 5 | 667 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 15 | 341 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 7 | 645 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 9 | 748 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 10 | 788 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 9 | 828 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 10 | 642 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 18 | 1164 | < 5 | N/A |
| UT | 8 | 506 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 7 | 614 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Bronx
- Total Births of Bronx: 210 (6.05%)
- Male Births of Bronx: 193 (5.22%)
Given the upward trend of Bronx over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.05% increase in total births, for a total of 210 births in 2024. Male births for Bronx have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 193 male births in 2024, an increase of 5.22%.