Bronx

♂ Boy

Pronounced BRONGKS /brɒŋks/Low

Meaning: Bronck's farm; from the Bronx borough of New YorkLow

In 30 seconds: Bronx is the name of New York City's northernmost borough, itself named after Jonas Bronck, a Dutch-Swedish settler who established the first farm in the area in 1639. As a given name it evokes urban energy, hip-hop culture, and bold New York spirit.

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Origin LowDutch, American

MeaningBronck's farm; from the Bronx borough of New York

U.S. rank (2025)#1133 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births187 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,385

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 is named for Jonas Bronck (1600-1643), a Danish-Swedish settler who was the first European to establish a permanent farm in what is now the Bronx. The borough's name evolved from the Bronck's place to the Bronx.

Bronx as a given name is associated with urban boldness and hip-hop culture. Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy named his son Bronx Mowgli in 2008, boosting the name's profile as a bold, unconventional choice.

Did you know? The Bronx takes its name from Jonas Bronck's farm — when settlers said they were going to the Broncks it became the Bronx — making the grammatically unique name the Bronx an accident of 17th-century possessive usage that has stuck for four centuries.

Overall data confidence 90%

Behind the Name: Bronx

Variations

BronksBronxx

Nicknames

Bron

Famous Bearers

★Bronx Mowgli Wentz (2008-present)
Son of Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz and singer Ashlee Simpson; an early high-profile use of Bronx as a given name

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Frequently Asked

What does Bronx mean?

Bronx comes from Jonas Bronck, a Dutch-Swedish settler who established the first farm in the area in 1639. The borough name evolved from the Bronck's place to the Bronx.

Why would someone name their child Bronx?

Parents choose Bronx for its urban energy, hip-hop cultural associations, and bold geographic statement.

How do you pronounce Bronx?

Bronx is pronounced BRONGKS, a single syllable.

What names are similar to Bronx?

Similar geographic names include Brooklyn, Harlem, and Camden.