Porfirio Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Porfirio means 'purple dye' or 'royal'
Meaning of the Name Porfirio
Porfirio is a name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek word 'porphyra' which means 'purple dye'. In ancient times, purple dye was a symbol of royalty and power. The name Porfirio is associated with nobility and greatness. It is also a name with historical significance, as it was the name of several Byzantine emperors.
Popularity of the Name Porfirio
The popularity for the name Porfirio peaked in popularity in the year 1921 with 56 births, which ranked number 1,941 out of 9,727 unique names for that year. Porfirio had the most male births in 1921 with 56, which ranked number 939 out of 4,985 male names. The number of births for the name Porfirio has declined sharply over the last ten years from 19 births to 16 births, a decline of -15.79%. Among males, Porfirio has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 19 births to 16 births, a decline of -15.79%.
Nationwide Popularity of Porfirio
- 20 Year Trend of Porfirio: -40.74%
- 10 Year Trend of Porfirio: -15.79%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Porfirio: -15.79%
Popularity of Porfirio by State
For males, Porfirio was most popular in Southwestern states with 9 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 9 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Porfirio. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 9 | 1784 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Porfirio
- Total Births of Porfirio: 16 (-1.70%)
- Male Births of Porfirio: 16 (-1.70%)
Given the downward trend of Porfirio over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.70% decrease in total births, for a total of 16 births in 2024. Male births for Porfirio have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 16 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.70%.