Total births
865
Girls' name · since 1977
Porcha
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 865 babies named Porcha, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 865
- total births
- 1977–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
865 girls have been named Porcha since 1977, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Porcha recorded 865 times among girls since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2006.
- 865 total births
- 1977–2006 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
865 girls have been named Porcha since 1977, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2006.
- 865
- total births
- 1977–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Porcha was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
88 babies were named Porcha in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Porcha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Porcha's full recorded timeline at 1990, 51% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 49% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2001, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1990 peak of 88 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Porcha at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Porcha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2006
- Peak year (1990)
- 88
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Porcha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Porcha's strongest decade.
413 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Porcha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 34
1970s
34 births
- 1980s
1980s
387 births
- 1990s
1990s
413 births
- 2000s 31
2000s
31 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 413 births (48% of all-time use).
How Porcha compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Porcha's total volume
Porcha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Porcha by state
Where Porcha concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 74 | 8.6% |
| #2 | California | | 62 | 7.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 41 | 4.7% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 29 | 3.4% |
| #5 | Florida | | 22 | 2.5% |
| #6 | South Carolina | | 14 | 1.6% |
| #7 | Alabama | | 11 | 1.3% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 11 | 1.3% |
Illinois share of Porcha's total US births 8.6%
Even split
74 of 865 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Porcha appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Porcha? ▼
Porcha has been given to 865 babies in the U.S. since 1977, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2006. 88 babies were born in 1990, its single highest year.
When was Porcha most popular? ▼
Porcha was most popular in the 1990s decade with 413 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Porcha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Porcha are Illinois (74 births), California (62 births), Texas (41 births).
How long has the name Porcha been used? ▼
Records for Porcha go back to 1977, giving 30 years of history through 2006.
What names are similar to Porcha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Portia, Porsha, Porsche, Porscha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Porcha's data
- Porcha's decade-level peak was the 1990s (413 total births); usage has since declined to 31 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Porchas (74 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Porcha
Nearby Names Like Porcha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Porcha
Portia Girl
#5973 10,627 births
Porsha Girl
4,031 births
Porsche Girl
2,115 births
Porscha Girl
1,457 births
Porter Girl
#2443 993 births
Compare Porcha side by side: Porcha vs Portia Porcha vs Porsha Porcha vs Porsche
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1977–2006 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Porcha: Baby Name Since 1977 - 865 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/porcha. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Porcha draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.