NAME PROFILE
Porter
Porter is an English name derived from the Old French word 'porteur,' meaning 'carrier' or 'gatekeeper.' The name evokes a sense of service, responsibility, and strength, often associated with someone who supports others or carries burdens.
Key Stats
| Total births | 21,801 |
| Gender | Male (73% / 27%) |
| Peak year | 2015 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 24%TN — 21%AL — 21%NC — 17%KY — 17%
Notable People
Porter Wagoner (Country singer and television host) · Porter Goss (American politician and former Director of the CIA) · Kelley Porter (American author and educator) · Porter H. Smith (American businessman and philanthropist) · Porter Robinson (American DJ and music producer)
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