Bronx
How to say it: BRONKS · /ˈbrɑŋks/
From the New York City borough, named after Dutch settler Jonas Bronck; used as a bold, urban place name.
Bronx was the 1,011th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 187 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 66% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #982 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,011 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 187 |
| Share of births | 1 in 17,729 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +66% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #982 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
As a recent arrival, Bronx hit its high in the 2020s. Still holding there, it seems likely to climb further.
What goes with it
Bold and punchy in a single beat, Bronx feels strong and inventive as a place name. Knox offers a similarly edgy match.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Bronx is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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