Portia

Portia is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 20 girls in the United States.

Portia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Portia

Portia belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Portia first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #590 in 1949, and in 2024 20 babies received the name — 10,613 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Portia in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#590 in 1949
Peak year
1989
Babies named Portia in 2024
20
Total since 1880
10,613

Portia in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#748 in 2000
Babies named Portia in 2024
3
Total since 1996
498

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Portia mean?

The meaning of Portia is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Portia a boy or girl name?

Portia is a girl name. In 2024, 20 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Portia?

Portia comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Portia?

Portia first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #590 in 1949, and 20 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].