Walter
Peaked at #10 nationally in 1914, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Walter has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Walter — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#536
in 1881
Last ranked
#13341
in 1995
Years tracked
114
1880–1995
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Walter reached its peak popularity for girls in 1881, ranking #536 nationally with 11 babies given the name that year.
Walter hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1995, when it stood at #13341.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | #13,341 | 6 |
| 1994 | #11,748 | 7 |
| 1993 | #10,562 | 8 |
| 1992 | #8,722 | 10 |
| 1990 | #11,384 | 7 |
| 1989 | #12,324 | 6 |
| 1988 | #4,012 | 23 |
| 1987 | #4,281 | 20 |
Walter — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#10
in 1914
Current rank
#271
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Walter reached its peak popularity for boys in 1914, ranking #10 nationally with 8,962 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #337 (2014) to #271 (2024) — a 20% improvement.
As of 2024, Walter ranks #271 nationally for boys, with 1,264 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #271 | 1,264 |
| 2023 | #267 | 1,274 |
| 2022 | #269 | 1,278 |
| 2021 | #271 | 1,281 |
| 2020 | #272 | 1,240 |
| 2019 | #278 | 1,282 |
| 2018 | #271 | 1,313 |
| 2017 | #265 | 1,366 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Walter most popular?
Walter was most popular in 1914, when it ranked #10 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Walter becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Walter?
At least 633,415 babies have been recorded with the name Walter in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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