Total births
2,388
Unisex name · since 2003
Bronx
Since 2003, U.S. Social Security records show 2,388 babies named Bronx, peaking in 2025. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1294
- among boys today
- 2,388
- born since 2003
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
Bronx currently ranks #1294 among unisex names in America, with 2,388 babies recorded since 2003.
Bronx has 2,388 recorded births among boys since 2003, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #1294 as of the latest data, more common than 91% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2003 to 2025.
- #1294 among boys today
- 2,388 born since 2003
- 2010s peak decade
- 91% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Bronx is currently the #1294 unisex name in America, more common than 91% of boys - 2,388 born since 2003, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1294
- among boys today
- 2,388
- born since 2003
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
Bronx vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1294
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 91% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Bronx was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
187 babies were named Bronx in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Bronx compares
2,388 Top 19% higher than 81% of 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
Bronx's all-time total is 7x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Bronx | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,388 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 187 | 23 | 22,252 |
Bronx's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Bronx splits its recorded history at 2015: 72% of all births land in the more recent half, 28% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2005 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2025 peak of 187 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Bronx at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#1,294
Active since
2003
Bronx popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2003–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 187
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Bronx popularity over time - girls
141 total births recorded since 2014 (Bronx as girls' name)
Bronx by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Bronx's strongest decade.
1,279 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Bronx births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 114
2000s
114 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,279 births
- 2020s
2020s
995 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,279 births (54% of all-time use).
How Bronx compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Bronx's total volume
Bronx vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Bronx by state
Where Bronx concentrates geographically, total births since 2003
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 195 | 8.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 179 | 7.5% |
| #3 | Utah | | 150 | 6.3% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 135 | 5.7% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 124 | 5.2% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 71 | 3.0% |
| #7 | Indiana | | 59 | 2.5% |
| #8 | Florida | | 49 | 2.1% |
California share of Bronx's total US births 8.2%
Even split
195 of 2,388 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 32 reporting states.
Bronx appears in 32 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bronx? ▼
2,388 babies have been named Bronx since 2003. It currently ranks #1294 among boys. The peak year was 2025 with 187 births.
When was Bronx most popular? ▼
Bronx was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,279 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Bronx most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bronx are California (195 births), Texas (179 births), Utah (150 births).
Is Bronx a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Bronx is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,388 births, and as a girl's name it has 141 births.
How long has the name Bronx been used? ▼
Records for Bronx go back to 2003, giving 23 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Bronx? ▼
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 Bronx's data
- Bronx's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,279 total births) through the 2020s (995) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Bronxs (195 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Bronx
Nearby Names Like Bronx
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bronx
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 Bronx side by side: Bronx vs Brody Bronx vs Brooks Bronx vs Brock
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Bronx
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2,396 births · Peak 2025
Jeffery #1295
230,549 births · Peak 1962
Terrance #1292
70,170 births · Peak 1988
Trent #1296
51,608 births · Peak 2001
Booker #1291
12,230 births · Peak 1916
Arman #1297
4,635 births · Peak 2025
Ulysses #1290
18,655 births · Peak 1999
Oakland #1298
1,409 births · Peak 2025
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, 2003–2025 (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. "Bronx: #1294 Unisex Name - 2,388 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bronx. 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 Bronx 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.