Walter
4 countries#251 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Walter was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
634,804 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #251 · peaked in 1918 with 13,418 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, California, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
6,607 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #2646 · peaked in 1972 with 322 births
Most common in: Moselle, Paris, Nord, Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,769 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #500 · peaked in 2019 with 184 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,538 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #302 · peaked in 2019 with 178 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
231 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #400 · peaked in 1974 with 19 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Walter’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #356 | — |
| 2007 | #379 | ↓23 |
| 2008 | #393 | ↓14 |
| 2009 | #383 | ↑10 |
| 2010 | #372 | ↑11 |
| 2011 | #374 | ↓2 |
| 2012 | #375 | ↓1 |
| 2013 | #342 | ↑33 |
| 2014 | #337 | ↑5 |
| 2015 | #309 | ↑28 |
| 2016 | #302 | ↑7 |
| 2017 | #265 | ↑37 |
| 2018 | #271 | ↓6 |
| 2019 | #278 | ↓7 |
| 2020 | #272 | ↑6 |
| 2021 | #271 | ↑1 |
| 2022 | #268 | ↑3 |
| 2023 | #267 | ↑1 |
| 2024 | #271 | ↓4 |
| 2025 | #251 | ↑20 |
Frequently asked questions about Walter
Is Walter a popular name?
Yes — Walter currently ranks #251 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Walter more common for boys or girls?
Walter is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Walter most popular?
Walter peaked in 1918 in United States, with 13,418 recorded births that year.
Is Walter rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Walter’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #13 in 1880 to #251 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Walter?
At least 643,180 babies have been recorded with the name Walter across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Walter popular in more than one country?
Yes — Walter appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Walter?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Walter include Lane, Harvey, Zayn, Emerson.
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