Pono
boy namePono entered the US charts in 1996, peaked at #8915 in 2007, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1996–2025
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rank today
#8915
peak (2007)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #9015 |
| 2000s | #9369 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Pono are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Pono alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Pono in 2025?
- Pono is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Pono most popular?
- Pono peaked in 2007, reaching #8915 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Pono with classmates?
- Pono will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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