NameCensus.

UK girl's name

Porscha

A feminine name derived from the German word "Porsche", meaning a luxury sports car.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Porscha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Porscha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 22 births.

This profile covers 196 England and Wales registrations across 24 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 14% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 195 living people in the UK are called Porscha. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Porscha ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2013, when 22 girls were registered as Porscha.
  • About 195 living people in the UK are estimated to have Porscha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5687

2023

Births in 2023

3

Latest year

Peak year

2013

22 births

Estimated living

195

2026

Meaning

What does Porscha mean?

The given name Porscha is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from the German word "Porsche," which refers to the luxury automobile brand of the same name. The name's origins can be traced back to the late 19th century when Ferdinand Porsche, the founder of the Porsche car company, was born in 1875 in Maffersdorf, Austria.

Porscha is not a traditional name found in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. It is a unique name that gained popularity in the 20th century, potentially inspired by the success and fame of the Porsche automotive brand. The name may have first been used as a tribute or homage to the engineering prowess and innovative designs associated with Porsche vehicles.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Porscha is Porscha Brunnhuber, a German model and actress born in 1968. While not widely known, she appeared in several German television shows and films in the 1990s and early 2000s.

Another notable individual with the name Porscha is Porscha Douglas, an American television personality and socialite. She is the daughter of actor and producer Kirk Douglas and is known for her appearances on various reality TV shows.

In the world of sports, Porscha Phillips is a former professional basketball player from the United States. She played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) for several teams, including the Detroit Shock and the Phoenix Mercury, between 2002 and 2010.

Porscha Coleman is an American author and motivational speaker known for her work in the personal development and self-help genres. She has written several books, including "The Audacity to be Queen" and "The Pursuit of Porsha."

Lastly, Porscha Rae is a Canadian singer and songwriter who rose to fame as a contestant on the popular television singing competition show "Canadian Idol" in 2007. While she did not win the competition, she has since released several albums and continues to perform and tour.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Porscha over time

The chart below shows babies named Porscha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Porscha, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 22 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Porscha
06111722199620092023

Decades

Porscha by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Porscha was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #5166 7 2
2010s #2834 102 10
2000s #2877 76 10
1990s #2881 11 2

Related

Names similar to Porscha

FAQ

Porscha: questions and answers

How popular is the name Porscha in the UK right now?

In 2023, Porscha was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Porscha most popular?

The peak year on record was 2013, with 22 babies registered as Porscha in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Porscha?

A feminine name derived from the German word "Porsche", meaning a luxury sports car.

How many people are called Porscha in the UK?

A total of 196 babies have been registered as Porscha across the 24 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.