Total births
3,526
Boys' name · since 1903
Porfirio
Since 1903, U.S. Social Security records show 3,526 babies named Porfirio, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8350
- among boys today
- 3,526
- born since 1903
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 42%
- more common than other boys
Porfirio currently ranks #8350 among boys' names in America, with 3,526 babies recorded since 1903.
Porfirio has 3,526 recorded births among boys since 1903, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #8350 as of the latest data, more common than 42% of boys, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1903 to 2025.
- #8350 among boys today
- 3,526 born since 1903
- 1920s peak decade
- 42% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Porfirio is currently the #8350 boys' name in America, more common than 42% of boys - 3,526 born since 1903, peaking in the 1920s.
- #8350
- among boys today
- 3,526
- born since 1903
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 42%
- more common than other boys
Porfirio vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8350
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 42% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
12% of everyone ever named Porfirio was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
56 babies were named Porfirio in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
How Porfirio compares
3,526 Top 15% higher than 85% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Porfirio's all-time total is 10x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Porfirio | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,526 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 56 | 23 | 22,252 |
Porfirio's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Porfirio's SSA record in two at 1967 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1905, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 56, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Porfirio at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1921
Current rank
#8,350
Active since
1903
Porfirio popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1903–2025
- Peak year (1921)
- 56
- Annual births at peak, across 123 years of records
Porfirio by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Porfirio's strongest decade.
409 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 12% of all-time use.
Porfirio births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 12
1900s
12 births
- 1910s 152
1910s
152 births
- 1920s
1920s
409 births
- 1930s
1930s
324 births
- 1940s
1940s
360 births
- 1950s
1950s
340 births
- 1960s
1960s
343 births
- 1970s
1970s
396 births
- 1980s
1980s
369 births
- 1990s
1990s
361 births
- 2000s
2000s
252 births
- 2010s 149
2010s
149 births
- 2020s 59
2020s
59 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 409 births (12% of all-time use).
How Porfirio compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Porfirio's total volume
Porfirio vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Porfirio by state
Where Porfirio concentrates geographically, total births since 1903
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 1,493 | 42.3% |
| #2 | California | | 707 | 20.1% |
| #3 | New Mexico | | 64 | 1.8% |
| #4 | New York | | 52 | 1.5% |
| #5 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.1% |
| #6 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.1% |
Texas share of Porfirio's total US births 42.3%
Even split
1,493 of 3,526 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Porfirio? ▼
3,526 babies have been named Porfirio since 1903. It currently ranks #8350 among boys. The peak year was 1921 with 56 births.
When was Porfirio most popular? ▼
Porfirio was most popular in the 1920s decade with 409 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Porfirio most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Porfirio are Texas (1,493 births), California (707 births), New Mexico (64 births).
How long has the name Porfirio been used? ▼
Porfirio has been recorded in Social Security data since 1903, spanning 123 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Porfirio? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Porter, Portland, Port, Portia, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Porfirio's data
- Porfirio's decade-level peak was the 1920s (409 total births); usage has since declined to 59 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Porfirios (1,493 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 Porfirio
Nearby Names Like Porfirio
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Porfirio
Porter Boy
#617 20,808 births
Portland Boy
#10439 93 births
Port Boy
18 births
Portia Boy
8 births
Porsha Boy
6 births
Compare Porfirio side by side: Porfirio vs Porter Porfirio vs Portland Porfirio vs Port
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Porfirio
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, 1903–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Porfirio: #8350 Boys' Name - 3,526 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/porfirio. 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 Porfirio 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.