Providencia, of Latin origin, translates to 'providence' or 'fortune'. It is derived from the Latin word 'providens', meaning 'foresightful' or ' prévoyant'. This name was popularized during the Middle Ages and continues to be used in various forms across different cultures.
The name Providencia experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with the highest number of births occurring in 1961 (14), and the lowest in 1925 and 1963 (both with 7 births). The overall total of births between 1925 and 1978 was 115.