Walden
2 countries#3181 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Walden was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,527 births recorded 1908–2025 · currently #3181 · peaked in 2023 with 55 births
Most common in: California, New York, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Colorado
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
13 births recorded 2014–2022 · currently #5416 · peaked in 2014 with 7 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Walden’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #7998 | — |
| 2007 | #6622 | ↑1376 |
| 2008 | #5487 | ↑1135 |
| 2009 | #9864 | ↓4377 |
| 2010 | #5047 | ↑4817 |
| 2011 | #4983 | ↑64 |
| 2012 | #4533 | ↑450 |
| 2013 | #2895 | ↑1638 |
| 2014 | #3693 | ↓798 |
| 2015 | #2966 | ↑727 |
| 2016 | #2935 | ↑31 |
| 2017 | #2672 | ↑263 |
| 2018 | #2417 | ↑255 |
| 2019 | #2694 | ↓277 |
| 2020 | #2759 | ↓65 |
| 2021 | #3582 | ↓823 |
| 2022 | #3278 | ↑304 |
| 2023 | #2441 | ↑837 |
| 2024 | #3161 | ↓720 |
| 2025 | #3181 | ↓20 |
Frequently asked questions about Walden
Is Walden a popular name?
Yes — Walden currently ranks #3181 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Walden more common for boys or girls?
Walden is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Walden most popular?
Walden peaked in 2023 in United States, with 55 recorded births that year.
Is Walden rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Walden’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1373 in 1908 to #3181 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Walden?
At least 1,540 babies have been recorded with the name Walden across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Walden popular in more than one country?
Yes — Walden appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Walden?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Walden include Tobin, Tristin, Yerik.
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