UK boy's name
Bronn
A masculine name of Celtic origin potentially meaning "raindrop" or "byre-man".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Bronn is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Bronn popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4749, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2018 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Bronn is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Bronn. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Bronn ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 3 boys were registered as Bronn.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Bronn as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4749
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2018
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Bronn mean?
The name Bronn is believed to have its origins in the Old Irish Gaelic language, and it is thought to have been derived from the word "bronn," which means "a piece of land" or "a small territory." This name was typically given to those who were born in or owned a particular area of land.
In ancient Irish history, the name Bronn was often associated with landowners and those who held positions of power and influence within their communities. It was a name that carried a sense of prestige and status, and it was widely used among the aristocracy and ruling classes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bronn can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the 17th century. The text mentions several individuals with the name Bronn, including Bronn Ua Maoilchonaire, who was a prominent poet and scholar in the 11th century.
Throughout the centuries, the name Bronn has been borne by various notable figures. In the 12th century, Bronn Ua Longáin was a renowned Irish cleric and scholar who served as the Bishop of Cloyne. Another notable bearer of the name was Bronn Mac Mathghamhna, a 16th-century Irish chieftain and leader of the Clan MacMahon.
In literature, the name Bronn appears in several works, including the Old Irish tale "Táin Bó Cúailnge" (The Cattle Raid of Cooley), where it is mentioned as the name of a warrior. The name also features in the medieval Irish text "Lebor Gabála Érenn" (The Book of Invasions), which recounts the legendary origins of the Irish people.
Among the more famous individuals with the name Bronn in recent history are Bronn Burren (1912-1997), an Irish poet and playwright, and Bronn Breeden (1924-2001), an American professional baseball player who spent several seasons in Major League Baseball.
It is worth noting that while the name Bronn has its roots in Irish Gaelic culture, it has also been adopted and used in other parts of the world, although its popularity and usage may vary across different regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Bronn by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Bronn was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4749 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Bronn
- Benjamin 90,412
- Ben 36,356
- Bradley 30,230
- Brandon 26,411
- Billy 18,608
- Bobby 16,904
- Blake 16,337
- Bailey 16,014
- Brody 7,230
- Beau 6,722
- Barnaby 5,284
- Brodie 4,801
FAQ
Bronn: questions and answers
How popular is the name Bronn in the UK right now?
In 2018, Bronn was ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Bronn most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 3 babies registered as Bronn in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Bronn?
A masculine name of Celtic origin potentially meaning "raindrop" or "byre-man".
How many people are called Bronn in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Bronn across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.