Walter
boy name#251 in 2025Walter entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #10 in 1914, ranks #251 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#251
rank today
#10
peak (1914)
1,381
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #13 |
| 1890s | #13 |
| 1900s | #12 |
| 1910s | #11 |
| 1920s | #16 |
| 1930s | #23 |
| 1940s | #29 |
| 1950s | #51 |
| 1960s | #79 |
| 1970s | #110 |
| 1980s | #159 |
| 1990s | #251 |
| 2000s | #358 |
| 2010s | #323 |
| 2020s | #267 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Walter has been most popular in CA, TX, MN.
Living bearers
About 224,000 people named Walter are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Walter alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 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 ranks #251 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,381 babies given the name.
- When was the name Walter most popular?
- Walter peaked in 1914, reaching #10 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Walter with classmates?
- Walter will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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