girl's name
Brona
BROH-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 480
Brona is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1957 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1989, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1964.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Brona Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 42 |
| 1970s | 88 |
| 1980s | 120 |
| 1990s | 102 |
| 2000s | 58 |
| 2010s | 4 |
How Popular Is Brona?
In 2013, Brona was given to 4 babies in Ireland, ranking #855 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Where Brona Is Used
Irish figures withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. The Central Statistics Office began recording the síneadh fada in 2018, so accented and unaccented spellings are counted separately from that year on. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Brona
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Brona Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Brona over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Brona
- English BROH-nuh
Sibling Names for Brona
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Brona — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Brona
How popular is the name Brona?
In 2013, Brona was given to 4 babies in Ireland, ranking #855 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Is Brona a girl's or a boy's name?
Brona is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Brona?
Brona has 2 syllables.
When was Brona most popular?
Brona peaked in 1989, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.