Porfirio
Porfirio is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Purple clad, purple dye, or regal.
Origin and history
Porfirio is a masculine name derived from the Greek word for purple dye, historically associated with royalty and nobility. It has long usage in Spanish and Italian speaking cultures. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice.
Popularity in the United States
3,526 babies in the United States have been named Porfirio since 1880. It ranks #2152 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1868.
States where it is most popular
- TX (64.2 %)
- CA (30.4 %)
- NM (2.8 %)
- NY (2.2 %)
- AZ (0.22 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 12 |
| 1910-1920 | 152 |
| 1920-1930 | 409 |
| 1930-1940 | 324 |
| 1940-1950 | 360 |
| 1950-1960 | 340 |
| 1960-1970 | 343 |
| 1970-1980 | 396 |
| 1980-1990 | 369 |
| 1990-2000 | 361 |
| 2000-2010 | 252 |
| 2010-2019 | 149 |
| 2020-2029 | 59 |
Famous people named Porfirio
- Porfirio Díaz: President, General
- Porfirio Rubirosa: Diplomat, Polo Player
Fun facts
- The name stems from the ancient Greek word for the rare purple dye harvested from sea snails, traditionally reserved for royalty.
- Porfirio Díaz served as the President of Mexico for over three decades in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.