Bronte
4 countries#1069 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Bronte was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,110 births recorded 1994–2024 · peaked in 1997 with 91 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,073 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1069 · peaked in 1997 with 86 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
932 births recorded 1969–2024 · peaked in 1992 with 131 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Washington, Michigan, Colorado
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
34 births recorded 1994–2024 · peaked in 2024 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 2021–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Bronte’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #679 | — |
| 2003 | #699 | ↓20 |
| 2004 | #772 | ↓73 |
| 2005 | #931 | ↓159 |
| 2006 | #890 | ↑41 |
| 2007 | #1020 | ↓130 |
| 2008 | #1176 | ↓156 |
| 2009 | #821 | ↑355 |
| 2010 | #758 | ↑63 |
| 2011 | #841 | ↓83 |
| 2012 | #1075 | ↓234 |
| 2013 | #999 | ↑76 |
| 2014 | #1016 | ↓17 |
| 2015 | #942 | ↑74 |
| 2016 | #1031 | ↓89 |
| 2017 | #814 | ↑217 |
| 2018 | #1314 | ↓500 |
| 2019 | #1119 | ↑195 |
| 2020 | #1065 | ↑54 |
| 2021 | #1069 | ↓4 |
Frequently asked questions about Bronte
Is Bronte a popular name?
Yes — Bronte currently ranks #1069 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Bronte more common for boys or girls?
Bronte is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Bronte most popular?
Bronte peaked in 1997 in England & Wales, with 86 recorded births that year.
Is Bronte rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Bronte’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #473 in 1996 to #1069 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Bronte?
At least 2,042 babies have been recorded with the name Bronte across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Bronte popular in more than one country?
Yes — Bronte appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, Northern Ireland.