Bronson
How to say it: BRON-sun · /ˈbrɑnsən/
English surname meaning 'son of Brun/Brown'; from Old English 'brun' meaning 'brown' or 'dark'.
Bronson was the 943rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 211 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 45% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,142 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #943 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 211 |
| Share of births | 1 in 15,712 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −45% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,142 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Bronson hit its high in the 2010s and continues well used. Holding close to that peak, it will likely soften in the next few years.
What goes with it
Mellow and soft, Bronson carries strong weight. Colton shares its rugged style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Bronson is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Bronson
- Bronson Pinchot (born 1959)American actor
- Bronson Rechsteiner (born 1997)American professional wrestler and football player
- Bronson Pelletier (born 1986)Canadian actor
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