girl's name
Porcia
POR-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 176
Porcia is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1996 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1990, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1968.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Porcia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 84 |
| 1990s | 59 |
How Popular Is Porcia?
In 1996, Porcia was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Porcia Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Porcia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Porcia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Porcia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Porcia
- English POR-shuh
Sibling Names for Porcia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Porcia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Porcia
How popular is the name Porcia?
In 1996, Porcia was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Porcia a girl's or a boy's name?
Porcia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Porcia?
Porcia has 2 syllables.
When was Porcia most popular?
Porcia peaked in 1990, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.