Pancho

Pancho is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Pancho at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Pancho

Pancho belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Pancho first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2976 in 1958, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 202 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Pancho in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#2976 in 1958
Peak year
1927
Total since 1880
202

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Pancho mean?

The meaning of Pancho is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Pancho a boy or girl name?

Pancho is a boy name.

What origin is the name Pancho?

Pancho comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Pancho?

Pancho first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #2976 in 1958, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.