Walt
boy name#3314 in 2025Walt entered the US charts in 1893, peaked at #838 in 1959, ranks #3314 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1893–2025
#3314
rank today
#838
peak (1959)
35
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1055 |
| 1900s | #1217 |
| 1910s | #2458 |
| 1920s | #2175 |
| 1930s | #1464 |
| 1940s | #1083 |
| 1950s | #1447 |
| 1960s | #1240 |
| 1970s | #2423 |
| 1980s | #3963 |
| 1990s | #6362 |
| 2000s | #7937 |
| 2010s | #4253 |
| 2020s | #3023 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Walt has been most popular in TX, TN, AL.
Living bearers
About 1,800 people named Walt are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Walt alive today was born around 1961, making them about 64 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Walt in 2025?
- Walt ranks #3314 among US boy names in 2025, with 35 babies given the name.
- When was the name Walt most popular?
- Walt peaked in 1959, reaching #838 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Walt with classmates?
- Walt will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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