Porscha Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationPOR-sha / /ˈpɔːrʃə/English; Latin
Meaning
Latin: a variation of 'Portia', meaning 'pig' or 'door'; English: derived from the name Porsche, associated with the car brand.
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Porscha is a modern variant of the name Portia, which has roots in Latin. Portia is often associated with Shakespeare's character in 'The Merchant of Venice'. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often linked to luxury and sophistication due to its phonetic similarity to the luxury car brand Porsche.
Trend Summary
Porscha has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Porsha
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Porscha was first seen in the United States in 1974. Porscha has ranked as high as #1062 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Texas, Florida, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Porscha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Porscha (1995)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1979 | 26 |
| 1980 | 20 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1982 | 29 |
| 1983 | 41 |
| 1984 | 57 |
| 1985 | 74 |
| 1986 | 90 |
| 1987 | 126 |
| 1988 | 97 |
| 1989 | 134 |
| 1990 | 119 |
| 1991 | 100 |
| 1992 | 76 |
| 1993 | 60 |
| 1994 | 47 |
| 1995 | 42 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |