Bronson

At a Glance: Name: Bronson – Meaning: son of Brun/Brown, i.e. of the brown- or dark-haired man – Origin: English (surname) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: BRAHN-sun

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Bronson comes from an English surname and means "son of Brun" — son of the brown- or dark-haired man. It's pronounced BRAHN-sun (IPA /ˈbrɑːnsən/), and Social Security records for the name stretch all the way back to 1913.

Meaning & Origin of Bronson

Meaning: Son of brun/brown, i.e. of the brown- or dark-haired man.

Origin: English (surname).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Bronson

Phonetic: BRAHN-sun   IPA: /ˈbrɑːnsən/

Popularity of Bronson

Bronson hit its high point in 2015, ranking #667 with 385 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had slipped to #1035, with just 214 babies given the name.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1913–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Bronson mean?

Son of brun/brown, i.e. of the brown- or dark-haired man. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Bronson)

How do you pronounce Bronson?

Bronson is pronounced BRAHN-sun (IPA: /ˈbrɑːnsən/).

Is Bronson a popular name right now?

Bronson peaked at #667 in 2015 and is ranked #1035 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1913–2024.)

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