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Port

port /pɔrt/

At a glance

In short
Port is a strong and unique English name for baby boys, with a sleek and sophisticated sound.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1917 (#3,545)
Babies in 1917
6 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#3,392 in 1915
First recorded
1915

Meaning of Port

Originating from the English language, the name Port is a strong and masculine choice for parents seeking a unique and modern name for their baby boy. Pronounced as "port" (/pɔrt/), this name has a sleek and sophisticated sound to it. While there are no variations listed, it is worth noting that the name Porter is closely related to Port and can be used interchangeably. In terms of popularity, Port had a minimal presence in the United States around 1915-1917, ranking between 3392 and 3545 in terms of occurrences. Despite its low usage in the past, Port offers an opportunity for parents looking for an underused gem with a timeless appeal.

How to pronounce Port

English

Popularity of Port in the U.S.

Port was last recorded in the U.S. in 1917, ranked #3,545 with 6 babies. It peaked at #3,392 in 1915. It first appears in the records in 1915.

Bar and line chart: Port in the U.S., 1915–1917. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 6 in 1915 and 6 in 1917. Line: rank among boy names, peak #3,392 in 1915, #3,545 in 1917.
  • Boys named Port (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1915–1917. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1915⁠–⁠1917 3 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
191763,545▼ 29
191663,516▼ 124
191563,392new