22,468births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
2010Peak · Alberta
#354Alberta 2025
Porter is a boy name family recorded 22,468 times in 5 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Alberta (#354 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 2010, at 56.4 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Porter
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porter | English | 21,801 | 🇺🇸 United States | #560 | 2015 | ▼ 27 % |
| Porter | English | 254 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #354 | 2010 | ▲ 82 % |
| Porter | English | 242 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #1033 | 2014 | ▼ 59 % |
| Porter | English | 101 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2016 | – |
| Porter | English | 70 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2018 | – |
Questions about Porter
How popular is the name Porter?
In 2025 it ranked #354 in Alberta. Official registers record 22,468 births across 5 countries.
When was Porter most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 2010, at 56.4 births per 100,000.
Is Porter a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Porter is a boy name.