Porfirio
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Porfirio first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,262 babies have been named Porfirio in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Porfirio is past its peak , currently ranked #9,744 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,744
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Porfirio
Porfirio is a boy name .
Porfirio is currently ranked #9,744 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Porfirio include Por, Porf, Porfy, Porfie, Porfi, Porfiy, Porfiie, Rio, Rioy, Rioie, Poy, and Poie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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