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.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.9%
Male
0.1%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 55.2 years old

Young (<30) 1,649
15.5%
Adult (30–60) 4,406
41.5%
Senior (>60) 4,566
43%

📈 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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