Porfirio
Every Porfirio since 1903 — 3,526 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Porfirio
Porfirio is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,424 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1903, 3,526 American babies have been named Porfirio. Its peak came in 1921, when 56 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Porfirio stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Porfirio year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,424 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,816 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,758 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,810 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,667 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,564 |
| 2019 | 12 | #7,074 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,485 |
| 2017 | 15 | #6,000 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,492 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,595 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,422 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,165 |
| 2012 | 19 | #4,999 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,609 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,964 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,487 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,503 |
| 2007 | 22 | #4,465 |
| 2006 | 22 | #4,334 |
| 2005 | 28 | #3,507 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,971 |
| 2003 | 25 | #3,601 |
| 2002 | 27 | #3,322 |
| 2001 | 26 | #3,388 |
| 2000 | 40 | #2,415 |
| 1995 | 38 | #2,165 |
| 1990 | 43 | #1,832 |
| 1985 | 38 | #1,661 |
| 1980 | 40 | #1,537 |
| 1975 | 36 | #1,496 |
| 1970 | 30 | #1,570 |
| 1965 | 24 | #1,617 |
| 1960 | 37 | #1,316 |
| 1955 | 39 | #1,211 |
| 1950 | 32 | #1,285 |
| 1945 | 41 | #1,005 |
| 1940 | 29 | #1,272 |
| 1935 | 28 | #1,290 |
| 1930 | 47 | #1,001 |
| 1925 | 43 | #1,066 |
| 1920 | 46 | #1,030 |
| 1915 | 9 | #2,773 |
| 1910 | 8 | #1,286 |
| 1905 | 5 | #1,382 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Porfirio
- Porfirio Díaz Politician · 1830–1915
- Porfirio Lobo Sosa Politician · b. 1947
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Porfirio in 2025?
Porfirio ranked #10,424 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Porfirio?
3,526 babies have been named Porfirio in the United States since 1903, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Porfirio most popular?
Porfirio peaked in 1921, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is Porfirio a boy or girl name?
Porfirio is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Porfirio rising or falling?
Porfirio is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Porfirio?
Well-known people named Porfirio include Porfirio Díaz (politician), Porfirio Lobo Sosa (politician).