Walker
boy name#78 in 2025Walker entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #78 in 2022, ranks #78 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1880–2025
#78
rank today
#78
peak (2022)
4,204
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #337 |
| 1890s | #340 |
| 1900s | #457 |
| 1910s | #537 |
| 1920s | #612 |
| 1930s | #729 |
| 1940s | #765 |
| 1950s | #974 |
| 1960s | #1240 |
| 1970s | #1157 |
| 1980s | #1028 |
| 1990s | #574 |
| 2000s | #422 |
| 2010s | #343 |
| 2020s | #110 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Walker has been most popular in TX, CA, GA.
Living bearers
About 43,500 people named Walker are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Walker is a kid of about 6 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Walker in 2025?
- Walker ranks #78 among US boy names in 2025, with 4,204 babies given the name.
- When was the name Walker most popular?
- Walker peaked in 2022, reaching #78 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Walker with classmates?
- Walker will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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