Walden
boy name#3181 in 2025Walden entered the US charts in 1908, peaked at #1373 in 1908, ranks #3181 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1908–2025
#3181
rank today
#1373
peak (1908)
37
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1373 |
| 1910s | #2060 |
| 1920s | #1916 |
| 1930s | #2076 |
| 1940s | #2265 |
| 1950s | #2340 |
| 1960s | #3233 |
| 1970s | #3955 |
| 1980s | #6029 |
| 1990s | #8236 |
| 2000s | #8558 |
| 2010s | #3484 |
| 2020s | #3067 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Walden has been most popular in CA, CO, MA.
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Walden are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Walden alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Walden in 2025?
- Walden ranks #3181 among US boy names in 2025, with 37 babies given the name.
- When was the name Walden most popular?
- Walden peaked in 1908, reaching #1373 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Walden with classmates?
- Walden will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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