Total births
247
Boys' name · since 1908
Bronislaw
Bronislaw has 247 recorded births since 1908 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1918 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 247
- total births
- 1908–1931
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
Bronislaw sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 247 recorded since 1908.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Bronislaw has been recorded 247 times among boys since 1908, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1908 to 1931.
- 247 total births
- 1908–1931 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
247 boys have been named Bronislaw since 1908, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1931.
- 247
- total births
- 1908–1931
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Bronislaw was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
26 babies were named Bronislaw in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Bronislaw's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Bronislaw's full recorded timeline at 1920, 38% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 62% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1908, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1918 peak of 26 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Bronislaw at a glance
Last recorded 1931Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1908
Bronislaw popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1908–1931
- Peak year (1918)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Bronislaw by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Bronislaw's strongest decade.
148 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Bronislaw births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
148 births
- 1920s
1920s
89 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 148 births (60% of all-time use).
Bronislaw by state
Where Bronislaw concentrates geographically, total births since 1908
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Massachusetts | | 53 | 21.5% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 16 | 6.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 5 | 2.0% |
Massachusetts share of Bronislaw's total US births 21.5%
Even split
53 of 247 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bronislaw? ▼
247 babies have been named Bronislaw since 1908. It was last recorded in 1931. The peak year was 1918 with 26 births.
When was Bronislaw most popular? ▼
Bronislaw was most popular in the 1910s decade with 148 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Bronislaw most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bronislaw are Massachusetts (53 births), Pennsylvania (16 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Bronislaw been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Bronislaw since 1908 -- 24 years through the most recent 1931 data.
What names are similar to Bronislaw? ▼
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 Bronislaw's data
- Bronislaw's decade-level peak was the 1910s (148 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Massachusetts records the most Bronislaws (53 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Massachusetts names
- 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 Bronislaw
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bronislaw
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Brock Boy
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Brodie Boy
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Bronson Boy
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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, 1908–1931 (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. "Bronislaw: Baby Name Since 1908 - 247 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bronislaw. 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 Bronislaw 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.