Total births
528
Girls' name · since 1965
Porchia
528 babies named Porchia in U.S. Social Security records since 1965, with the highest year being 1989. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 528
- total births
- 1965–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
528 girls have been named Porchia since 1965, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Porchia recorded 528 times among girls since 1965, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1965 to 2000.
- 528 total births
- 1965–2000 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
528 girls have been named Porchia since 1965, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2000.
- 528
- total births
- 1965–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Porchia was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
52 babies were named Porchia in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Porchia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Porchia splits its recorded history at 1987: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1965 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1989 peak of 52 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Porchia at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1965
Porchia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1965–2000
- Peak year (1989)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Porchia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Porchia's strongest decade.
263 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Porchia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 41
1970s
41 births
- 1980s
1980s
263 births
- 1990s
1990s
213 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 263 births (50% of all-time use).
How Porchia 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 Porchia's total volume
Porchia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Porchia by state
Where Porchia concentrates geographically, total births since 1965
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 16 | 3.0% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 15 | 2.8% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 12 | 2.3% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 10 | 1.9% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Texas | | 5 | 0.9% |
Georgia share of Porchia's total US births 3.0%
Even split
16 of 528 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Porchia? ▼
Since 1965, Social Security records show 528 babies named Porchia. The most recent recorded year was 2000. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 52 births.
When was Porchia most popular? ▼
Porchia was most popular in the 1980s decade with 263 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Porchia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Porchia are Georgia (16 births), Michigan (15 births), Illinois (12 births).
How long has the name Porchia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Porchia since 1965 -- 36 years through the most recent 2000 data.
What names are similar to Porchia? ▼
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 Porchia's data
- Porchia's decade-level peak was the 1980s (263 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Porchias (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Porchia
Nearby Names Like Porchia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Porchia
Portia Girl
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Porsha Girl
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Porsche Girl
2,115 births
Porscha Girl
1,457 births
Porter Girl
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Compare Porchia side by side: Porchia vs Portia Porchia vs Porsha Porchia vs Porsche
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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, 1965–2000 (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. "Porchia: Baby Name Since 1965 - 528 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/porchia. 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 Porchia 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.