Total births
235
Girls' name · since 1917
Porfiria
Porfiria has 235 recorded births since 1917 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1921 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 235
- total births
- 1917–1982
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
Porfiria sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 235 recorded since 1917.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Porfiria has been recorded 235 times among girls since 1917, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 1982.
- 235 total births
- 1917–1982 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
235 girls have been named Porfiria since 1917, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1982.
- 235
- total births
- 1917–1982
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Porfiria was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
19 babies were named Porfiria in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Porfiria's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Porfiria's full recorded timeline at 1930, 41% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 59% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1918, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1921 peak of 19 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Porfiria at a glance
Last recorded 1982Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1917
Porfiria popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–1982
- Peak year (1921)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 66 years of records
Porfiria by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Porfiria's strongest decade.
116 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Porfiria births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 22
1910s
22 births
- 1920s
1920s
116 births
- 1930s
1930s
47 births
- 1940s 28
1940s
28 births
- 1950s 8
1950s
8 births
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1980s 8
1980s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 116 births (49% of all-time use).
Porfiria by state
Where Porfiria concentrates geographically, total births since 1917
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 119 | 50.6% |
| #2 | New Mexico | | 5 | 2.1% |
Texas share of Porfiria's total US births 50.6%
Even split
119 of 235 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Porfiria? ▼
Porfiria has been given to 235 babies in the U.S. since 1917, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1982. 19 babies were born in 1921, its single highest year.
When was Porfiria most popular? ▼
Porfiria was most popular in the 1920s decade with 116 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Porfiria most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Porfiria are Texas (119 births), New Mexico (5 births).
How long has the name Porfiria been used? ▼
Porfiria has been recorded in Social Security data since 1917, spanning 66 years of data through 1982.
What names are similar to Porfiria? ▼
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 Porfiria's data
- Porfiria's decade-level peak was the 1920s (116 total births); usage has since declined to 8 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Porfirias (119 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Porfiria
Nearby Names Like Porfiria
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Porfiria
Portia Girl
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Porsha Girl
4,031 births
Porsche Girl
2,115 births
Porscha Girl
1,457 births
Porter Girl
#2443 993 births
Compare Porfiria side by side: Porfiria vs Portia Porfiria vs Porsha Porfiria vs Porsche
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1917–1982 (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. "Porfiria: Baby Name Since 1917 - 235 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/porfiria. 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 Porfiria 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 June 2026.