Porter: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A gatekeeper's child, watchful and alert.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #423
- Peak
- #275 in 1880
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Porter Means
Porter is a boy name of English origin. A gatekeeper's child, watchful and alert.
How Popular Porter Is
Porter currently ranks #423 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #275 in 1880. It is rising.
Good to Know About Porter
- Porter peaked at #275 in the U.S. in 1880.
- Porter has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Porter is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Porter
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Porter
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Questions About Porter
What does Porter mean?
Porter is a boy name of English origin. A gatekeeper's child, watchful and alert.
How popular is Porter?
Porter currently ranks #423 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #275 in 1880. It is rising.
Where does Porter come from?
Porter comes from English roots. Porter peaked at #275 in the U.S. in 1880.
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