Holding steady.
Popularity of Porche since 1977
Babies named Porche per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 40 |
| 1980s | 342 |
| 1990s | 348 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Porche is a modern American respelling of the German surname Porsche, best known as the name of a luxury automobile brand. The name first entered U.S. birth records in 1977 and saw a modest peak in 1989, after which its usage remained stable but extremely rare. It has never ranked among the top 1,000 names, reflecting its niche status. Porche is typically given to girls, and its appeal likely stems from the brand's prestige rather than any traditional naming convention. As a luxury-brand-inspired name, it fits a broader trend of car-related names like Mercedes or Lexus, though it is far less common. Its trajectory has been flat for decades, with no top states showing notable concentration.
Porche is a respelled variant of the German surname Porsche, famously associated with the automotive brand founded by Ferdinand Porsche in 1931. The name was adopted as a given name in the late 20th century, reflecting American naming trends that borrowed from luxury brands. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1977 and saw modest usage in the 1980s, peaking in 1989.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Porsh, Che
Variants: Porsche
Sibling names for Porche
Names that share Porche's style, for a brother or sister.
