girl's name
Bronte
BRON-tee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Top 1000 (E&W)
- Births on record 2,542
England and Wales
#529
2025 births
Bronte is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 14 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1997, when 86 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 6,587 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Bronte Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 277 |
| 2000s | 362 |
| 2010s | 368 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 297 |
How Popular Is Bronte?
In 2025, Bronte was given to 80 babies in England and Wales, ranking #529 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in England and Wales.
Where Bronte Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out 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. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Bronte
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Bronte Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Bronte over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Bronte
- English BRON-tee
Sibling Names for Bronte
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Bronte — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Bronte
How popular is the name Bronte?
In 2025, Bronte was given to 80 babies in England and Wales, ranking #529 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in England and Wales.
Is Bronte a girl's or a boy's name?
Bronte is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Bronte?
Bronte has 2 syllables.
When was Bronte most popular?
Bronte peaked in 1997, when 86 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Bronte a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Bronte currently ranks #526 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.