Porsha
Porsha is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Pig, hog, or offering; derived from the Roman clan name Porcius.
Origin and history
Porsha is a modern variant spelling of the classic Latin name Portia, which derives from a Roman family name associated with pigs or livestock. In the United States, it gained usage in the late 20th century alongside similar variant spellings like Porsche. It remains a uncommon feminine name today.
Popularity in the United States
4,031 babies in the United States have been named Porsha since 1880. It ranks #2777 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2079.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.1 %)
- TX (10.5 %)
- IL (9 %)
- MI (7.8 %)
- GA (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 247 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,587 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,637 |
| 2000-2010 | 371 |
| 2010-2019 | 157 |
| 2020-2029 | 22 |
Famous people named Porsha
- Porsha Williams: Television Personality, Actress
Fun facts
- Porsha is a phonetic spelling of Portia, a literary name made famous by Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice.
- The spelling Porsha peaked in popularity in the United States during the late 1980s and early 1990s.