How Many People Are Named Portia?
10,621
people in the United States are named Portia
1 in 31,541 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#2657
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0032%
Of US population
Peak Year
1989
267 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
PAWR-shə
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Variant of Porcia, the feminine form of the Roman family name PORCIUS, used by William Shakespeare for the heroine of his play 'The Merchant of Venice' (1596). In the play Portia is a woman who disguises herself as a man in order to defend Antonio in court. It is also the name of a moon of Uranus, after the Shakespearian character.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 55.2 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1882 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
728
North Carolina
630
Texas
504
Georgia
444
Illinois
443
New York
439
Ohio
314
Alabama
291
Virginia
287
Tennessee
274
💡 Fun Facts About "Portia"
- 20 babies were named Portia in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1989
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1882
- Most popular in California
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