Bronx
Every Bronx since 2003 — 2,529 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bronx
Bronx is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,133 in 2025 with 187 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 2,529 American babies have been named Bronx — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 200 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Bronx stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bronx year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,145 | 187 | #1,133 |
| 2024 | 16 | #6,991 | 152 | #1,291 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,579 | 165 | #1,205 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,341 | 185 | #1,135 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,328 | 161 | #1,201 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,354 | 145 | #1,266 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,770 | 168 | #1,157 |
| 2018 | 9 | #10,726 | 164 | #1,168 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,521 | 150 | #1,222 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,150 | 126 | #1,392 |
| 2015 | — | — | 111 | #1,495 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,031 | 129 | #1,340 |
| 2013 | — | — | 101 | #1,557 |
| 2012 | — | — | 110 | #1,466 |
| 2011 | — | — | 115 | #1,430 |
| 2010 | — | — | 105 | #1,536 |
| 2009 | — | — | 74 | #1,925 |
| 2008 | — | — | 14 | #6,112 |
| 2007 | — | — | 6 | #11,116 |
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| 2005 | — | — | 5 | #11,702 |
| 2004 | — | — | 6 | #10,140 |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,317 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bronx in 2025?
Bronx ranked #1,133 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 187 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bronx?
2,529 babies have been named Bronx in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bronx most popular?
Bronx peaked in 2022, when 200 newborns received the name.
Is Bronx a boy or girl name?
Bronx is used for both: about 6% of babies named Bronx have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Bronx rising or falling?
Bronx is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.