Bronson
Bronson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of the brown-haired one or son of Brown.
Origin and history
Bronson originated as an English surname meaning 'son of the brown-haired one' or 'son of Brown'. It transitioned into a given name in the United States, maintaining steady moderate usage. The name carries a rugged, traditional surname-as-first-name appeal.
Popularity in the United States
10,693 babies in the United States have been named Bronson since 1880. It ranks #1154 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #897.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.1 %)
- UT (9.6 %)
- TX (8.8 %)
- HI (8.7 %)
- OH (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 24 |
| 1920-1930 | 82 |
| 1930-1940 | 81 |
| 1940-1950 | 78 |
| 1950-1960 | 53 |
| 1960-1970 | 118 |
| 1970-1980 | 726 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,311 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,724 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,810 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,286 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,400 |
Famous people named Bronson
- Bronson Pinchot: Actor
- Bronson Arroyo: Baseball Player, Musician
Nicknames
Bron, Bronny
Fun facts
- Bronson developed in medieval England as a patronymic surname indicating descent from someone named Brown.
- The name has seen consistent usage in the U.S., ranking inside the top 1,000 male names during the 2020s.