Total births
156
Boys' name · since 1976
Bronc
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 156 babies named Bronc, peaking in 2013. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11245
- among boys today
- 156
- born since 1976
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other boys
Bronc currently ranks #11245 among boys' names in America, with 156 babies recorded since 1976.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Bronc has been recorded 156 times among boys since 1976, currently ranked #11245 nationally and more common than 21% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2025.
- #11245 among boys today
- 156 born since 1976
- 2010s peak decade
- 21% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Bronc is currently the #11245 boys' name in America, more common than 21% of boys - 156 born since 1976, peaking in the 2010s.
- #11245
- among boys today
- 156
- born since 1976
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other boys
Bronc vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11245
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 21% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Bronc was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
13 babies were named Bronc in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Bronc compares
156 34th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Bronc's all-time total is 57% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Bronc | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 156 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 13 | 23 | 22,252 |
Bronc's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Bronc's SSA record in two at 2013 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2013 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Bronc at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#11,245
Active since
1976
Bronc popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Bronc by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Bronc's strongest decade.
77 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Bronc births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
41 births
- 2010s
2010s
77 births
- 2020s
2020s
33 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 77 births (49% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bronc? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 156 babies named Bronc. Today it holds rank #11245 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2013, with 13 births.
When was Bronc most popular? ▼
Bronc was most popular in the 2010s decade with 77 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
How long has the name Bronc been used? ▼
Records for Bronc go back to 1976, giving 50 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Bronc? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Brody, Brooks, Brock, Brodie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Bronc's data
- Bronc's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (77 total births) through the 2020s (33) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Bronc
Nearby Names Like Bronc
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bronc
Brody Boy
#224 81,678 births
Brooks Boy
#67 57,946 births
Brock Boy
#702 43,540 births
Brodie Boy
#961 11,391 births
Bronson Boy
#1035 10,693 births
Compare Bronc side by side: Bronc vs Brody Bronc vs Brooks Bronc vs Brock
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Bronc
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Avier #11243
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Ikechukwu #11247
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Abrian #11242
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Panayiotis #11248
308 births · Peak 2003
Michah #11241
380 births · Peak 2001
Quintrell #11249
513 births · Peak 2009
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1976–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Bronc: #11245 Boys' Name - 156 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bronc. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Bronc draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.