Total births
167
Girls' name · since 1968
Porcia
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 167 babies named Porcia, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 167
- total births
- 1968–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Porcia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 167 recorded since 1968.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Porcia has been recorded 167 times among girls since 1968, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 1996.
- 167 total births
- 1968–1996 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
167 girls have been named Porcia since 1968, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1996.
- 167
- total births
- 1968–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Porcia was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
18 babies were named Porcia in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Porcia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Porcia splits its recorded history at 1986: 60% of all births land in the more recent half, 40% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1979 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1990 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Porcia at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1968
Porcia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–1996
- Peak year (1990)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Porcia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Porcia's strongest decade.
84 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Porcia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s 18
1970s
18 births
- 1980s
1980s
84 births
- 1990s
1990s
59 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 84 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Porcia? ▼
167 babies have been named Porcia since 1968. It was last recorded in 1996. The peak year was 1990 with 18 births.
When was Porcia most popular? ▼
Porcia was most popular in the 1980s decade with 84 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
How long has the name Porcia been used? ▼
Records for Porcia go back to 1968, giving 29 years of history through 1996.
What names are similar to Porcia? ▼
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 Porcia's data
- Porcia's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (84 total births) through the 1990s (59) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Porcia
Nearby Names Like Porcia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Porcia
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 Porcia side by side: Porcia vs Portia Porcia vs Porsha Porcia 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, 1968–1996 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Porcia: Baby Name Since 1968 - 167 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/porcia. 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 Porcia 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.