Bronx
Bronx is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Bronck's land (referring to Jonas Bronck).
Origin and history
Bronx is a modern American place name originating from the New York City borough. The borough was named after Jonas Bronck, a Dutch settler who established a farm there in the 17th century. Its usage as a given name surged in the 2000s following high-profile celebrity baby announcements.
Popularity in the United States
2,388 babies in the United States have been named Bronx since 1880. It ranks #2655 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1081.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.6 %)
- TX (13.4 %)
- UT (11.2 %)
- OH (10.1 %)
- LA (9.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 114 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,279 |
| 2020-2029 | 995 |
Famous people named Bronx
- Bronx Mowgli Wentz: Celebrity relative
Fun facts
- The name gained major visibility in 2008 when musicians Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson named their son Bronx Mowgli.
- The name originally stems from Dutch settler Jonas Bronck, whose farm was known as 'Bronck's Land'.