Ponciano
boy namePonciano entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2609 in 1939, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2609
peak (1939)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3082 |
| 1920s | #3597 |
| 1930s | #2816 |
| 1940s | #3242 |
| 1950s | #3498 |
| 1960s | #3671 |
| 1970s | #4848 |
| 1980s | #5875 |
| 1990s | #7893 |
| 2000s | #7416 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Ponciano are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ponciano alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ponciano in 2025?
- Ponciano is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Ponciano most popular?
- Ponciano peaked in 1939, reaching #2609 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ponciano with classmates?
- Ponciano will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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