You might know that New York City was originally called New Amsterdam, named by the first Dutch settlers to the island. So it makes sense that the city retains some Dutch names.
One of those names, Bronx, has become a popular boys name. Originally a Dutch last name, Bronx is the name of one of New York City’s boroughs. After Ashlee Simpson and then-husband Pete Wentz named their son Bronx, the name took off as top choice for boys.
Take a look at our complete list of most popular baby boy names across all cultures here. You can also see the most popular Dutch names for girls.
