Ponciano, derived from the Latin 'Pontius,' means 'of Pontus.' This name has its roots in ancient Roman history and is associated with Pontus, an ancient kingdom in modern-day Turkey. It was a popular name among early Christians due to Saint Pontianus, who served as Pope from 230 to 235 AD. The name Ponciano is of Spanish origin but is also used in other Romance languages, such as Italian and Portuguese.
Over the course of a century (1915-2000), the name Ponciano experienced varying popularity with a total of 264 babies being named Ponciano during this period. The name's peak occurred in 1930 and again in 1963, both years seeing 8 births. Conversely, there were no recorded births with the name Ponciano between 1957 and 1960, indicating a decline in popularity during these years. Despite this, the name maintained some consistency throughout most of the century, with at least one birth occurring annually between 1940 and 2000, excluding the four-year gap from 1957 to 1960.