Bronwyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Bronwyn is a Welsh name meaning 'fair breast,' derived from the elements 'bron' and 'wyn.' Its language path includes the historical form Bronwen. The name is often associated with traits of strength and beauty, and it has no biblical relevance. Bronwyn gained popularity in the 20th century and is currently seen as a unique and modern name choice.
The name Bronwyn is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Bronwyn has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Bronwyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5213th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1889th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1852nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2740th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2605th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3330th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Bronwyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Bronwyn"
Pronunciation
/ˈbrɒn.wɪn/
Origin
Welsh
Etymology
The name Bronwyn is derived from the Welsh elements 'bron,' meaning 'breast' or 'hill,' and 'wyn,' meaning 'fair' or 'blessed.'
Meaning
fair breast
Language Evolution
Bronwen, Bronwyn
Historical Usage
Bronwyn gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in Wales and among Welsh communities, and has become increasingly recognized in other English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Bronwen, Bronny
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Bronwyn is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with strength and femininity.
Famous People
Bronwyn Bishop, Bronwyn Thomas
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bronwyn"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Bronwyn"
"Bronwyn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5213th of 9204 | 48 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1889th of 12526 | 612 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1852nd of 19264 | 782 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2740th of 27321 | 649 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2605th of 35406 | 1,025 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3330th of 30306 | 576 |
Regional Popularity of "Bronwyn" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Bronwyn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
89.99% 2004th/2227 |
62.51% 1519th/2430 |
81.53% 2326th/2853 |
59.78% 1659th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
79.43% 2333rd/2937 |
57.68% 2009th/3483 |
73.56% 2588th/3518 |
43.08% 1742nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
63.75% 3311th/5194 |
42.74% 2700th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
56.25% 2905th/5164 |
51.35% 3755th/7313 |
45.08% 3364th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
100.00% 4487th/4487 |
61.45% 4192nd/6822 |
77.15% 4842nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Bronwyn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Bronwyn" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.