Porsche
Porsche is a German gender-neutral name. It sounds short and punchy, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. It suits a boy or a girl equally well.
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- Word funPorsche doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Porsche would score 14 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationPorsche peaked in 1987, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Porsche you'd meet today is about 38 years old.
- HistoryPorsche first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
US births per million girls, 1971–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Porsche
Porsche is a gender-neutral name of German origin. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat and ends on an open, friendly vowel, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name. It works for a boy or a girl, which suits parents who'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
Origin:German names
More German names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Emma · whole, universal
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Porsche
What is the origin of the name Porsche?
Porsche is German in origin. Other German names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Charlotte (“free”), Emma (“whole, universal”) and Amelia (“work, industrious”).
Is Porsche a boy or girl name?
Both. Porsche is a true gender-neutral name used for boys and girls. That balance makes it a good pick if you'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
How popular is the name Porsche?
Porsche is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2023. It peaked at #913 in 1987, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Porsche?
Porsche is a German gender-neutral name. It sounds short and punchy, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. It suits a boy or a girl equally well. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.