Portia
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Every Portia since 1882 — 10,635 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Portia
Portia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,803 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 10,635 American babies have been named Portia. Its peak came in 1989, when 267 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Portia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Portia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,803 | — | — |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,107 | — | — |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,558 | — | — |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,983 | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,166 | — | — |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,806 | — | — |
| 2019 | 27 | #5,006 | — | — |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,958 | — | — |
| 2017 | 26 | #5,149 | — | — |
| 2016 | 29 | #4,816 | — | — |
| 2015 | 42 | #3,691 | — | — |
| 2014 | 52 | #3,177 | — | — |
| 2013 | 55 | #3,036 | — | — |
| 2012 | 52 | #3,201 | — | — |
| 2011 | 65 | #2,719 | — | — |
| 2010 | 52 | #3,192 | — | — |
| 2009 | 52 | #3,238 | — | — |
| 2008 | 45 | #3,632 | — | — |
| 2007 | 65 | #2,815 | — | — |
| 2006 | 57 | #3,011 | — | — |
| 2005 | 67 | #2,570 | — | — |
| 2004 | 72 | #2,389 | — | — |
| 2003 | 72 | #2,336 | — | — |
| 2002 | 87 | #2,014 | — | — |
| 2001 | 100 | #1,793 | — | — |
| 2000 | 95 | #1,825 | — | — |
| 1995 | 81 | #1,784 | — | — |
| 1990 | 234 | #843 | — | — |
| 1985 | 171 | #928 | — | — |
| 1980 | 132 | #1,073 | — | — |
| 1975 | 76 | #1,397 | — | — |
| 1970 | 114 | #1,072 | — | — |
| 1965 | 152 | #806 | — | — |
| 1960 | 144 | #864 | — | — |
| 1955 | 170 | #728 | — | — |
| 1950 | 190 | #607 | — | — |
| 1945 | 115 | #696 | — | — |
| 1940 | 47 | #1,059 | — | — |
| 1935 | 25 | #1,506 | — | — |
| 1930 | 37 | #1,248 | — | — |
| 1925 | 33 | #1,437 | — | — |
| 1920 | 45 | #1,129 | — | — |
| 1915 | 34 | #1,186 | — | — |
| 1910 | 16 | #1,157 | — | — |
| 1905 | 10 | #1,287 | — | — |
| 1900 | 26 | #721 | — | — |
| 1895 | 7 | #1,401 | — | — |
| 1890 | 5 | #1,494 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Portia
- Portia de Rossi Actor · b. 1973
- Portia Simpson-Miller Politician · b. 1945
- Portia Doubleday Actor · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Portia mean?
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How popular is the name Portia in 2025?
Portia ranked #7,803 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Portia?
10,635 babies have been named Portia in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Portia most popular?
Portia peaked in 1989, when 267 newborns received the name.
Is Portia a boy or girl name?
Portia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Portia rising or falling?
Portia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Portia?
Well-known people named Portia include Portia de Rossi (actor), Portia Simpson-Miller (politician), Portia Doubleday (actor).