Declining since 1988.
Popularity of Porsche since 1971
Babies named Porsche per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 176 |
| 1980s | 988 |
| 1990s | 712 |
| 2000s | 178 |
| 2010s | 55 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Porsche is a rare American coinage derived from the iconic German automotive brand. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1971, reflecting the post-war rise of prestige surname names. The name enjoyed modest popularity in the 1980s, reaching its peak rank in 1987, before steadily declining after 1988. By 2025, it no longer registers among the top 5000 names nationwide, but its uniqueness endures as a choice tied to luxury and innovation.
Porsche is a transferred use of the German surname of the automotive family, notably Ferdinand Porsche. The surname itself is a Germanized form of the Slavic name Boris, which is of uncertain etymology but may derive from Turkish 'böri' (wolf) or Bulgarian 'bog' (god). Used as a given name for girls in the United States from the early 1970s onward, it reflects the growing trend of brand and surname names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Porchie, Porsh
Sibling names for Porsche
Names that share Porsche's style, for a brother or sister.
