Pocahontas
girl namePocahontas entered the US charts in 1897, peaked at #1094 in 1897, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1897–2025
—
rank today
#1094
peak (1897)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1094 |
| 1900s | #1885 |
| 1910s | #3189 |
| 1920s | #3817 |
| 1930s | #3705 |
| 1940s | #4243 |
| 2010s | #16215 |
| 2020s | #15279 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Pocahontas are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Pocahontas alive today was born around 1923, making them about 102 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
Names similar in popularity
Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Pocahontas in 2025?
- Pocahontas is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Pocahontas most popular?
- Pocahontas peaked in 1897, reaching #1094 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Pocahontas with classmates?
- Pocahontas will almost certainly be the only one in school.
Torn between Pocahontas and another name?
Put them head to head — full stats, history and a verdict.
Start a name battle