Bronx

At a Glance: Name: Bronx – Meaning: named for 17th-century settler Jonas Bronck – Origin: English (place name, from a Dutch/Scandinavian personal name) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: BRONKS

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Bronx traces back to Jonas Bronck, the 17th-century settler for whom the name was given — an English place name rooted in a Dutch/Scandinavian personal name. If you like a name with a clear, documented origin tied to one specific person rather than a vague or invented meaning, this is one of those cases.

Meaning & Origin of Bronx

Meaning: Named for 17th-century settler Jonas Bronck.

Origin: English (place name, from a Dutch/Scandinavian personal name).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Bronx

Phonetic: BRONKS   IPA: /brɑːŋks/

Popularity of Bronx

Per Social Security data covering 2003-2024, Bronx peaked in 2022 at rank #1135 with 185 babies given the name, then eased to rank #1294 in 2024 with 151.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2003–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Bronx mean?

Named for 17th-century settler Jonas Bronck. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Bronx)

How do you pronounce Bronx?

Bronx is pronounced BRONKS (IPA: /brɑːŋks/).

Is Bronx a popular name right now?

Bronx is near its all-time peak (#1135 in 2022), ranked #1294 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2003–2024.)

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