How Many People Are Named Porter?
21,198
people in the United States are named Porter
1 in 15,803 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1791
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0063%
Of US population
Peak Year
2015
921 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
PAWR-tər
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From an occupational English surname meaning "doorkeeper", ultimately from Old French porte "door", from Latin porta.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 31.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Utah
1,866
Texas
1,095
California
914
Tennessee
737
North Carolina
673
Georgia
539
Washington
519
Alabama
515
Arizona
498
Idaho
474
💡 Fun Facts About "Porter"
- 537 babies were named Porter in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2015
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Utah
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