Porter
girl name#2564 in 2025Porter entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #2295 in 2022, ranks #2564 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
#2564
rank today
#2295
peak (2022)
68
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3713 |
| 1960s | #6009 |
| 1990s | #11943 |
| 2000s | #9353 |
| 2010s | #4087 |
| 2020s | #2536 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Porter has been most popular in Texas, California, North Carolina.
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Porter are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Porter is a kid of about 7 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Porter in 2025?
- Porter ranks #2564 among US girl names in 2025, with 68 babies given the name.
- When was the name Porter most popular?
- Porter peaked in 2022, reaching #2295 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Porter with classmates?
- Porter will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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