Ponce is an uncommon yet distinctive given name of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin word 'pons', which means 'bridge'. It has been used as a personal name since the Middle Ages and was historically popular among the nobility in Spain. The name Ponce is associated with several notable figures throughout history, including Ponce de León, the Spanish conquistador who sought the Fountain of Youth in Florida during the 16th century. Today, Ponce remains a rare choice for parents seeking an uncommon yet meaningful name for their child.
The name Ponce experienced fluctuating popularity with the highest points in the late 1940s and mid-1960s, each seeing 8 or more births per year. However, it's notably less popular in recent years, with only a single year (1986) recording five births since 1975.