Bronson Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBRON-sən / /ˈbrɒnsən/English; Old Norse
Meaning
Son of the brown one; brown town
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Bronson is of English origin, derived from a surname that means 'son of the brown one.' It has Old Norse roots, where 'brún' refers to the color brown. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, partly due to the influence of actor Charles Bronson.
Trend Summary
Bronson has seen a moderate rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Bronson
International Variants
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Famous people named Bronson
Bronson Arroyo is an American former professional baseball player who played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
Fictional characters named Bronson
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bronson was first seen in the United States in 1913. Bronson has ranked as high as #1012 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in California, Utah, Hawaii, Ohio, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Bronson has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bronson (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 22 | |
| TX | 16 | |
| OH | 15 | |
| MI | 10 | |
| UT | 9 | |
| FL | 9 | |
| WI | 9 | |
| LA | 8 | |
| WA | 8 | |
| ID | 7 | |
| PA | 7 | |
| IN | 6 | |
| OR | 6 | |
| TN | 5 | |
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 16 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1922 | 12 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1926 | 10 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1931 | 13 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 12 |
| 1935 | 12 |
| 1936 | 12 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1944 | 12 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1949 | 15 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 12 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 41 |
| 1970 | 87 |
| 1971 | 53 |
| 1972 | 61 |
| 1973 | 60 |
| 1974 | 74 |
| 1975 | 75 |
| 1976 | 72 |
| 1977 | 80 |
| 1978 | 83 |
| 1979 | 81 |
| 1980 | 86 |
| 1981 | 98 |
| 1982 | 95 |
| 1983 | 97 |
| 1984 | 132 |
| 1985 | 124 |
| 1986 | 143 |
| 1987 | 181 |
| 1988 | 176 |
| 1989 | 179 |
| 1990 | 218 |
| 1991 | 168 |
| 1992 | 187 |
| 1993 | 150 |
| 1994 | 174 |
| 1995 | 185 |
| 1996 | 165 |
| 1997 | 163 |
| 1998 | 166 |
| 1999 | 148 |
| 2000 | 181 |
| 2001 | 160 |
| 2002 | 149 |
| 2003 | 153 |
| 2004 | 164 |
| 2005 | 207 |
| 2006 | 179 |
| 2007 | 186 |
| 2008 | 198 |
| 2009 | 233 |
| 2010 | 273 |
| 2011 | 283 |
| 2012 | 298 |
| 2013 | 356 |
| 2014 | 355 |
| 2015 | 385 |
| 2016 | 343 |
| 2017 | 354 |
| 2018 | 342 |
| 2019 | 296 |
| 2020 | 267 |
| 2021 | 270 |
| 2022 | 240 |
| 2023 | 195 |
| 2024 | 214 |