Holding steady.
Popularity of Laportia since 1976
Babies named Laportia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 119 |
| 1990s | 90 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Laportia is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1976. It saw modest usage in the 1980s, reaching a peak in 1988, but has remained uncommon ever since, with a stable trajectory in recent years. The name does not appear among the top states or names on record, reflecting its niche status. Its formation follows patterns common in 1970s and 1980s African American naming traditions, combining the fashionable La- prefix with the literary-sounding Portia.
Laportia first appeared in U.S. records in 1976 and is likely a modern invented name. It may combine the prefix La- (common in 1970s African American coinages such as LaKeisha) with the ending -portia, reminiscent of the Shakespearean name Portia. No traditional etymology is established, and it should be regarded as a contemporary creation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lap, Portia, Tia
Sibling names for Laportia
Names that share Laportia's style, for a brother or sister.
