Portland
Pronunciation: [ p-AWRTL-uhnd ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Portland first appeared in US Social Security records in 2002.
Over 93 babies have been named Portland in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Portland is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,744 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,744
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Portland
Portland is a boy name .
Is Portland a boy or girl name? Portland is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,744 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #35,993. Portland is more commonly used as a boy name.
Portland is currently ranked #14,744 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Portland include Por, Port, Porty, Portie, Portl, Portly, Portlie, And, Andy, Andie, Poy, and Poie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Portland include Porter . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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