The baby name Bronson is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbrɒnsən/ (UK), /ˈbrɑnsən/ (US); BRON-sən.
Bronson is English in Origin.
The baby name Bronson is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbrɒnsən/ (UK), /ˈbrɑnsən/ (US); BRON-sən.
Bronson is English in Origin.
An English patronymic turned given name, Bronson comes from the surname meaning “son of Brown/Brun,” with Brown a medieval nickname for a dark-haired or dark-complexioned person (from Old English and Old French brun, “brown”). Related surnames include Brunson and Brownson; variant spellings such as Bronsson are rare. Nicknames and short forms include Bron and Sonny, and the name sits near cognates like Bruno in meaning.
As a first name, Bronson appeared in the United States by the late 19th century but rose to wider notice in the mid–20th century, boosted by the screen presence of actor Charles Bronson. It fits the modern fashion for brisk, rugged, surname-style choices and sees steady use in English-speaking countries. Notable literary echo comes via reformer and educator Amos Bronson Alcott, which reinforces the name’s New England patina.
| Bronson Pinchot Bronson Pinchot is an American actor best known for his role as Balki Bartokomous in the television series Perfect Strangers. He brought humor and charm to the character, making it a memorable part of 1980s TV. Pinchot has also appeared in films like Beverly Hills Cop and Risky Business. | Bronson Pelletier Bronson Pelletier is a Canadian actor best known for playing Jared Cameron in The Twilight Saga films and Jack Sinclair in renegadepress.com. Born on December 31, 1986, he has four brothers, two of whom have died. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2012 | #1 | — | 777 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #173 | 2 | 3,954 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #246 | 1 | 3,322 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #252 | 2 | 6,830 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #279 | 28 | 2,588 |
| SG | 0 | #280 | 3 | 11,010 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #339 | 2 | 6,459 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #406 | 3 | 11,440 |
| ZA | 0 | #469 | 6 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #507 | 4 | 10,188 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #515 | 13 | 12,905 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #522 | 5 | 12,621 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #564 | 2 | 10,162 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #621 | 2 | 9,244 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #659 | 39 | 17,960 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #680 | 214 | 7,044 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #698 | 3 | 13,390 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #783 | 3 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #921 | 6 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,027 | 7 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,035 | 5 | 16,750 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,070 | 42 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,122 | 57 | 25,619 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,232 | 3 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,683 | 9 | 28,008 |
Bronson is popular in 41 countries — most recent births per country:
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