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Bronte

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Pronounced BRON-tay /ˈbrɒn.teɪ/Medium

Meaning: From Greek bronte, 'thunder' (a Cyclops in myth); best known as the surname of the Bronte sisters (Charlotte, Emily, Anne); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Thunder: Bronte is Greek (and the Bronte sisters' surname). Bold, literary, and warm (said 'BRON-tay').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom Greek bronte, 'thunder' (a Cyclops in myth); best known as the surname of the Bronte sisters (Charlotte, Emily, Anne); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7634 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 914

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219692024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bronte comes from Greek bronte, 'thunder' (a Cyclops in myth); it is best known as the surname of the Bronte sisters (routes layered, which we note). A bold, literary name (said 'BRON-tay'; nickname Bron).

In the U.S. it appears as a literary surname-name. Rare, thunder at the root, and literary.

Did you know? Bronte means 'thunder' in Greek (a Cyclops in myth) — and is best known as the surname of the literary Bronte sisters (Charlotte, Emily, Anne) — a bold, literary name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'BRON-tay').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Bronte — routes layered

Variations

BrontyBrontayBronte

Nicknames

Bron

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bronte mean?

Bronte is Greek for 'thunder'; also the surname of the literary Bronte sisters; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Bronte?

It's said BRON-tay /ˈbrɒn.teɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bronte a boy or girl name?

Bronte is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Bronte?

Bronte is a rare name in the U.S.

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