Porter
How to say it: POR-tur · /ˈpɔrtər/
From Old French 'portier', an occupational surname meaning 'doorkeeper' or 'carrier of goods'.
Porter was the 540th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 531 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 38% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #632 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #540 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 531 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,243 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −38% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #632 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Usage of Porter reached its height in the 2010s and remains well represented. Holding close to that peak, a slight decline is anticipated.
What goes with it
Crisp and sturdy in sound, Porter carries an occupational surname feel. Cooper would sit comfortably alongside it.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Porter is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Porter
- Porter Robinson (born 1992)American DJ, singer and record producer
- Porter Goss (born 1938)American politician and first Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
- Porter Wagoner (1927–2007)American country singer
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