Walter
girl nameWalter entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #503 in 1881, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#503
peak (1881)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #817 |
| 1890s | #944 |
| 1900s | #1109 |
| 1910s | #951 |
| 1920s | #784 |
| 1930s | #936 |
| 1940s | #1389 |
| 1950s | #1800 |
| 1960s | #2427 |
| 1970s | #3450 |
| 1980s | #5537 |
| 1990s | #10034 |
Living bearers
About 1,300 people named Walter are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Walter alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Walter in 2025?
- Walter is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Walter most popular?
- Walter peaked in 1881, reaching #503 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Walter with classmates?
- Walter will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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