Pomp
A given name derived from the Latin word "pompa," referring to splendid parade or ceremony.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Pomp. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Pomp today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Pomp births was 1893 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Pomp. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Pomp. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1893
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1893 SSA rank
#1,151
Tracked since 1893
Popularity
Pomp: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Pomp by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Pomp during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Pomp
The given name Pomp originated from the Latin word "pompa," which means "parade" or "procession." It first emerged in ancient Rome during the time of the Roman Republic and Roman Empire, spanning from the 6th century BC to the 5th century AD. The name was associated with grand public displays, ceremonies, and celebrations that involved lavish parades and processions.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Pomp can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who lived from 59 BC to 17 AD. He documented the life of Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, better known as Pompey the Great, a prominent Roman military leader and statesman who lived from 106 BC to 48 BC. Pompey's name was derived from the Latin word "pompa," reflecting his grand and triumphant military campaigns.
In the Middle Ages, the name Pomp was relatively uncommon, but it resurfaced during the Renaissance period in the 15th and 16th centuries. This was a time of artistic and cultural flourishing, and the name Pomp was associated with the grandeur and opulence of the era. One notable figure who bore this name was Pomponio Algerio (1498-1556), an Italian humanist scholar and writer.
During the 17th century, the name Pomp gained popularity in the Netherlands. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Pompejus Ockers (1570-1637), a Dutch painter and engraver known for his portraits and religious works. Another notable figure was Pompejus Bogardus (1655-1696), a Dutch Reformed minister who played a significant role in the early history of New Amsterdam, now known as New York City.
In the 18th century, Pomp was occasionally used as a first name, although it remained relatively rare. One notable individual was Pompey Bateman (1707-1795), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works.
As the 19th century dawned, the name Pomp experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in the United States. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Pompey Smash (1809-1876), a Native American of the Choctaw tribe who fought for the Confederacy during the American Civil War.
People
Pomp + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Pomp as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Pomp: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Pomp?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Pomp going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Pomp a common name?
We classify Pomp as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Pomp most popular?
The single biggest year for Pomp was 1893, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Pomp is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Pomp in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Pomp a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Pomp in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Pomp still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Pomp in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Pomp can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Pomp?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.