Bronson
Bronson: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Bronson
Root meaning: āa man named Brown'sā
- A surname transferred from the given name.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Middle English Brun (āa man named Brown'sā) + son.
How popular is Bronson?
Since 1880, 10,693 boys in the U.S. have been named Bronson. Its highest rank for boys was #667 in 2015. In 2025, 211 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Bronson FAQ
What does the name Bronson mean?
Bronson traces back to a root meaning "a man named Brown's". A surname transferred from the given name. A male given name transferred from the surname. From Middle English Brun (āa man named Brown'sā) + son.
What is the origin of the name Bronson?
Bronson is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Bronson?
Since 1880, 10,693 boys in the U.S. have been named Bronson. Its highest rank for boys was #667 in 2015. In 2025, 211 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Bronson a boy or girl name?
Bronson is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 10,693 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880ā2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.