Portland

At a Glance: Name: Portland – Meaning: land by the harbor/port – Origin: Middle English (place name) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: PORT-lund

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Portland comes from Middle English and literally means land by the harbor, or port. It's a neutral name, pronounced PORT-lund, and Social Security data has tracked it in the U.S. going all the way back to 1958. It has never been a common choice, but it has a long, quiet history on the records.

Meaning & Origin of Portland

Meaning: Land by the harbor/port.

Origin: Middle English (place name).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Portland

Phonetic: PORT-lund   IPA: /ˈpɔːrtlənd/

Popularity of Portland

Portland's high point was #3835 back in 1964, when 13 babies got the name; by 2024 it had drifted down to #10618, with just 7 babies given the name that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1958–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Portland mean?

Land by the harbor/port. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Portland)

How do you pronounce Portland?

Portland is pronounced PORT-lund (IPA: /ˈpɔːrtlənd/).

Is Portland a popular name right now?

Portland peaked at #3835 in 1964 and is ranked #10618 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1958–2024.)

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