Bronx Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Bronx originates from the Dutch name Bronck, which refers to the area near the Bronck's land, named after settler Jonas Bronck. The name evolved from Bronck to Bronx as the area's identity solidified. It has no biblical relevance but gained popularity in the late 19th century as the borough developed. Today, the Bronx is perceived as a culturally rich area with notable figures such as Cardi B and Jennifer Lopez.
The name Bronx is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Bronx has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Bronx' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3467th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1289th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9228th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Bronx' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Bronx"
Pronunciation
/brɒŋks/
Origin
Dutch
Etymology
The name Bronx is derived from the Bronx River, which was named after Jonas Bronck, a 17th-century Swedish settler who was one of the first to settle in the area.
Meaning
The name signifies the area near the Bronck's land.
Language Evolution
Bronck, Bronx
Historical Usage
The name Bronx gained popularity in the late 19th century as the area became more developed and recognized as a distinct part of New York City.
Variants & Derivatives
Bronxville, Bronx Park
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the Bronx is known as a vibrant borough of New York City, associated with a rich cultural heritage and diverse communities.
Famous People
Cardi B, Jennifer Lopez, Robert De Niro
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bronx"
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 "Bronx"
"Bronx" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3467th of 24088 | 444 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1289th of 23106 | 1,754 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 9228th of 30306 | 134 |
Regional Popularity of "Bronx" 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) |
48.23% 2210th/4582 |
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47.20% 3452nd/7313 |
31.35% 2340th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
26.78% 1067th/3984 |
54.45% 2443rd/4487 |
19.53% 1332nd/6822 |
19.93% 1251st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Bronx" by Generation for Female 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) |
- | - |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Bronx"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Bronx" 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.