Porter
boy name#560 in 2025Porter entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #273 in 1880, ranks #560 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#560
rank today
#273
peak (1880)
531
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #337 |
| 1890s | #357 |
| 1900s | #416 |
| 1910s | #508 |
| 1920s | #644 |
| 1930s | #765 |
| 1940s | #892 |
| 1950s | #1088 |
| 1960s | #1370 |
| 1970s | #2015 |
| 1980s | #2183 |
| 1990s | #1570 |
| 2000s | #601 |
| 2010s | #416 |
| 2020s | #508 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Porter has been most popular in TX, UT, CA.
Living bearers
About 17,000 people named Porter are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Porter alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
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 #560 among US boy names in 2025, with 531 babies given the name.
- When was the name Porter most popular?
- Porter peaked in 1880, reaching #273 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Porter with classmates?
- Porter will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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