Porter

Rank 505th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Porter was 505th most popular baby name for boys and 933rd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 672 babies were named Porter in the United States. The gender distribution for "Porter" is 88% male and 12.1% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 5,000 babies in the United States were named Porter. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Porter is around 13 to 17 years old.

The name "Porter" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Porter is .

Porter Meaning & Origin

Porter is an English occupational name that has a positive meaning of 'gatekeeper' or 'doorkeeper', suggesting someone who is responsible and reliable.

The name Porter is described as hardworking, adventurous and moral.

Pronunciation

Porter is pronounced por-ter in English. The name Porter has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Porter

  • The name Porter is frequently used as a job title in various industries, such as railways, hospitals, and hotels, where a porter is responsible for carrying luggage or other loads.

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Geography

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