Porsha
Every Porsha since 1963 — 4,037 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Porsha
Porsha is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,684 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 4,037 American babies have been named Porsha. Its peak came in 1989, when 302 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 Porsha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Porsha 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 | 5 | #16,684 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #17,030 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,165 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,955 | — | — |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,300 | — | — |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,227 | — | — |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,528 | — | — |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,522 | — | — |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,835 | — | — |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,392 | — | — |
| 2013 | 27 | #5,108 | — | — |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,816 | — | — |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,346 | — | — |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,131 | — | — |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,356 | — | — |
| 2008 | 22 | #6,309 | — | — |
| 2007 | 35 | #4,360 | — | — |
| 2006 | 21 | #6,297 | — | — |
| 2005 | 27 | #4,932 | — | — |
| 2004 | 28 | #4,789 | — | — |
| 2003 | 43 | #3,402 | — | — |
| 2002 | 41 | #3,378 | — | — |
| 2001 | 54 | #2,759 | — | — |
| 2000 | 85 | #1,978 | — | — |
| 1995 | 130 | #1,289 | — | — |
| 1990 | 285 | #733 | — | — |
| 1985 | 150 | #1,011 | — | — |
| 1980 | 72 | #1,621 | — | — |
| 1975 | 21 | #3,368 | — | — |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,734 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Porsha in 2025?
Porsha ranked #16,684 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Porsha?
4,037 babies have been named Porsha in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Porsha most popular?
Porsha peaked in 1989, when 302 newborns received the name.
Is Porsha a boy or girl name?
Porsha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Porsha rising or falling?
Porsha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.