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

Female
4.4%
Male
95.6%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 31.0 years old

Young (<30) 15,810
74.6%
Adult (30–60) 862
4.1%
Senior (>60) 4,526
21.4%

📈 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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