Bronx

Bronx is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 151 boys in the United States.

Bronx at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Bronx

Bronx belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Bronx first appears in Social Security records in 2003. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1135 in 2022, and in 2024 151 babies received the name — 2,198 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Bronx in US records

First recorded (US)
2003
Best US rank
#1135 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Bronx in 2024
151
Total since 1880
2,198

Bronx in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2023
Best rank
#4992 in 2023
Babies named Bronx in 2023
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bronx mean?

The meaning of Bronx is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Bronx a boy or girl name?

Bronx is a boy name. In 2024, 151 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Bronx?

Bronx comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Bronx?

Bronx first appears in US records in 2003. Its best-ever ranking was #1135 in 2022, and 151 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].