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Porter

Porter ranks #375 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 8 places, 108 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #3,104 for cats.
Porter's popularity trend

Porter's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2016.

0.02%0.04%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
108
across 8 places
Popularity rank
#375
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
−82
2020 → 2025
Gender split
96% boys
4% girls96% boys
What does Porter mean?
2 syllables

Porter began as an occupational surname for someone who carried loads or guarded a doorway, from Old French portier, ultimately rooted in the Latin porta, meaning "gate" or "door." The word also names a dark, roasted style of beer once favored by London's street porters.

Porter feels sturdy and dependable, an easy fit for a loyal dog who's always at your side.

Where Porter shows up

Porter's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

CambridgeUnited States of America0.1%
SeattleUnited States of America0.1%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.0%
Maple RidgeCanada0.0%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%

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