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Porter

female

Meaning

"Gatekeeper"

An occupational surname used as a given name, historically referring to a doorkeeper, gatekeeper, or carrier.

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Popularity History of Porter

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2447Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#2447

Porter was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+98

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Porter

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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