Bronson
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
10,478 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2015 Peak Popularity Year
385 Peak Births

Bronson Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Bronson has its roots in Old English, translating to 'son of Brown'. It evolved from the personal name 'Brun' and has seen continued usage since the 19th century. It carries connotations of strength and masculinity, with no direct biblical relevance.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Bronson"

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Pronunciation

/ˈbrɒnsən/

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Origin

Old English

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Etymology

The name Bronson is derived from the Old English personal name 'Brun', which means 'brown', combined with the suffix '-son', indicating 'son of'.

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Meaning

son of Brown

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Language Evolution

Brun, Brunson, Bronson

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, and has remained in use since then.

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Variants & Derivatives

Bronson, Bron, Brunson

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Bronson is perceived as a strong and rugged name, often associated with masculinity and toughness.

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Famous People

Charles Bronson, Bronson Pinchot, Bronson Alcott

📊 Bronson Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Declining
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Bronson Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 385 peak births in 2015

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 42 US states, with strongest presence in Hawaii

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity

Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bronson"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Bronson"

"Bronson" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 3377th of 7545 96
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 2762nd of 6773 139
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 3151st of 7552 132
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1105th of 10718 881
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 791st of 16616 2,472
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 916th of 24088 3,141
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 792nd of 23106 3,617

Regional Popularity of "Bronson" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 78.86%
1227th/1556
- -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
35.92%
1055th/2937
63.82%
2223rd/3483
35.99%
1266th/3518
26.26%
1062nd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
22.90%
844th/3685
37.88%
1695th/4475
20.66%
1073rd/5194
9.17%
579th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
20.54%
941st/4582
35.07%
1811th/5164
14.85%
1086th/7313
8.95%
668th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
16.77%
668th/3984
27.84%
1249th/4487
14.79%
1009th/6822
10.07%
632nd/6276

Regional Popularity of "Bronson" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Bronson"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Bronson" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Bronson" in the United States

The name Bronson is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Bronson has been falling for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Bronson' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3377th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2762nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3151st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1105th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 791st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 916th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 792nd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Bronson' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Bronson name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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