Walker
4 countries#78 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Walker was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
48,951 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #78 · peaked in 2022 with 4,408 births
Most common in: Texas, Georgia, California, North Carolina, Tennessee
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
129 births recorded 1976–2024 · peaked in 2016 with 18 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
85 births recorded 2005–2021 · currently #2125 · peaked in 2016 with 15 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
44 births recorded 1976–2024 · peaked in 2022 with 9 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
14 births recorded 1999–2020 · peaked in 1999 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Walker’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #413 | — |
| 2007 | #460 | ↓47 |
| 2008 | #494 | ↓34 |
| 2009 | #462 | ↑32 |
| 2010 | #426 | ↑36 |
| 2011 | #417 | ↑9 |
| 2012 | #410 | ↑7 |
| 2013 | #369 | ↑41 |
| 2014 | #326 | ↑43 |
| 2015 | #340 | ↓14 |
| 2016 | #331 | ↑9 |
| 2017 | #315 | ↑16 |
| 2018 | #266 | ↑49 |
| 2019 | #230 | ↑36 |
| 2020 | #206 | ↑24 |
| 2021 | #130 | ↑76 |
| 2022 | #78 | ↑52 |
| 2023 | #85 | ↓7 |
| 2024 | #82 | ↑3 |
| 2025 | #78 | ↑4 |
Frequently asked questions about Walker
Is Walker a popular name?
Yes — Walker currently ranks #78 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Walker more common for boys or girls?
Walker is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Walker most popular?
Walker peaked in 2022 in United States, with 4,408 recorded births that year.
Is Walker rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Walker’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #314 in 1880 to #78 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Walker?
At least 49,094 babies have been recorded with the name Walker across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Walker popular in more than one country?
Yes — Walker appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Walker?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Walker include Cameron, Everett, Axel, Aaron.
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