Bronda
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a blend of Brenda and Rhonda.
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the first name Bronda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Bronda today is around 65 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bronda births was 1960 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bronda. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Bronda is about 65 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Brondas were born before 1971.
People living today
130
~ 1 in 2,636,572 Americans
Peak year
1960
12 babies that year
Average age
65
years old
1971 SSA rank
#6,683
Tracked since 1942
Census
Bronda in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 204 people with the first name Bronda, which placed it at #37,948 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#37,948
National first-name rank
People counted
204
204 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
65.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bronda
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Bronda is White at 65.2%. The next largest groups are Black (27.9%) and Two or More Races (3.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Bronda described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Bronda at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White65.2% · 133
- Black or African American27.9% · 57
- Two or more races3.4% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 2
Popularity
Bronda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Bronda from the 1940s through to the 1970s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 83 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bronda by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Bronda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Bronda
The name Bronda originated in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy from around the 8th century BCE to the 1st century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "brunda," meaning "fiery" or "passionate." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals with vibrant personalities or a zest for life.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bronda can be found in the Etruscan necropolis of Cerveteri, where a woman named Bronda Tarchunia was buried in the 6th century BCE. Her tomb inscription indicates that she was a prominent figure in the community, possibly a priestess or a noblewoman.
During the Roman Empire, the name Bronda gained some popularity among the upper classes, although it remained relatively uncommon. One notable individual bearing this name was Bronda Claudia, a Roman senator and philosopher who lived during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (76-138 CE). Her philosophical writings, although now lost, were highly regarded in her time.
In the Middle Ages, the name Bronda resurfaced in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto. One notable bearer of this name was Bronda da Monza, a 13th-century Italian poet and scholar who was renowned for her mastery of the vernacular Italian language.
Another significant figure was Bronda Visconti, a noblewoman from the powerful Visconti family who lived in the 14th century. She played a crucial role in the political affairs of the Duchy of Milan and was known for her diplomatic skills and influence.
In the Renaissance era, the name Bronda experienced a revival, particularly among the artistic and intellectual circles of Italy. One notable individual was Bronda Cellini, a 16th-century Italian sculptor and goldsmith who worked alongside the renowned artist Benvenuto Cellini. Her intricate metalwork and jewelry designs were highly prized by the nobility and aristocracy of the time.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Bronda spread beyond Italy and gained some popularity in other parts of Europe, albeit to a lesser extent. One notable bearer was Bronda Delacroix, a French painter and engraver who lived in the late 18th century and was known for her exquisite portraits and landscapes.
While the name Bronda has become relatively uncommon in modern times, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the ancient Etruscan and Italian civilizations, carrying with it a sense of passion, fire, and artistic expression.
People
Bronda + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Bronda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bronda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 130 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bronda going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,636,572 US residents.
Is Bronda a common name?
We classify Bronda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 174 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bronda most popular?
The single biggest year for Bronda was 1960, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bronda is about 65 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Bronda in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 204 people with the name Bronda, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #37,948 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Bronda in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Bronda?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Bronda leans strongly female. 201 people counted with this name were female (97.1%), compared with 6 male bearers (2.9%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Bronda?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Bronda is White at 65.2%. The next largest groups are Black (27.9%) and Two or More Races (3.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Bronda most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Bronda in the 2020 Census, accounting for 65.2% (133 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Bronda in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Bronda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bronda in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Bronda still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Bronda in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Bronda can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have the name Bronda?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.