Bronx

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Pronounced BRONKS /ˈbrɒŋks/High

Meaning: From the Bronx, a borough of New York City — named for the Bronx River and the early Dutch settler Jonas Bronck; a place-name; used for both sexes; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: A place-name (a New York borough): Bronx honors the Bronck family. Bold, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'BRONKS').

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Origin LowDutch, American

MeaningFrom the Bronx, a borough of New York City — named for the Bronx River and the early Dutch settler Jonas Bronck; a place-name; used for both sexes; here for girls

U.S. rank (2025)#12145 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 141

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Bronx comes from the Bronx, a borough of New York City — named for the Bronx River, which in turn was named for the early Dutch settler Jonas Bronck (we note the place). A bold, modern place-name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished).

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, a-place-name at the root, and bold.

Did you know? The Bronx is a borough of New York City — named for the Bronx River and the early Dutch settler Jonas Bronck — Bronx is a bold, modern place-name, used for both sexes (here for girls; we note the place; said 'BRONKS').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Bronx — place-name

Variations

BronxxBronks

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bronx mean?

Bronx is a place-name — a borough of New York City, named for the settler Jonas Bronck. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Bronx?

It's said BRONKS /ˈbrɒŋks/ — one syllable.

Is Bronx a boy or girl name?

Bronx is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Bronx?

Bronx is a very rare name in the U.S.