How Many People Are Named Ponciano?

Complete statistics for the name Ponciano: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ponciano
Very Rare
Spanish

Ponciano means 'pious' and is a rare Spanish name. Only 158 people named Ponciano live in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,085,955 Americans. The majority of Poncianos are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~1,254
Living in US
1 in 264,314
Americans
1925
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Pious
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Devout Resolute
6
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

46,830
Worldwide Bearers
#19,547
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
21,660
🇲🇽 Mexico
12,000
🇧🇴 Bolivia
3,640
🇵🇪 Peru
1,837
🇧🇷 Brazil
1,655
🇺🇸 United States
1,528
🇦🇷 Argentina
1,178
🇻🇪 Venezuela
707
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
466
🇬🇹 Guatemala
348

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
158 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 69
13
Would be under 30 (5%)
87
Would be 30–60 (33%)
164
Would be over 60 (62%)

All 264 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1925

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
75
Modern Appeal
25
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ponciano Through the Generations

Ponciano has been a steady presence in the United States since the early 1900s, peaking in popularity in 1925 with nine births. Today, there are 158 individuals bearing this name, with most being over 60 years old. This age distribution suggests that Ponciano is predominantly carried by older generations, maintaining its traditional charm and significance.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 34
California 10

✨ Similar Names to Ponciano

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ponciano's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Ponciano

How Many People Have the Name Ponciano?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,254 people in the United States currently share the name Ponciano. That works out to roughly 1 in every 264,314 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ponciano a Common or Rare Name?

Ponciano is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ponciano Mean?

Ponciano means "pious" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ponciano in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Ponciano Most Popular?

The name Ponciano reached peak popularity in 1925, with 9 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ponciano?

Approximately 1,254 people named Ponciano live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,254. That works out to roughly 1 in 264,314 Americans.

Is Ponciano a rare name?

Ponciano is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 264,314 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ponciano mean?

Ponciano means "pious" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Ponciano more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ponciano are male and 0% are female.

When was Ponciano most popular?

Ponciano peaked in 1925 with 9 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,254
All-Time Births1,254
1 in X1 in 264,314
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age69
Peak Year1925
World Rank#19,547
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.