Walton
1 country#2421 in United States, 2025Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Walton’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,899 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #2421 · peaked in 1922 with 156 births
Most common in: Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Kentucky
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Walton’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4223 | — |
| 2007 | #5210 | ↓987 |
| 2008 | #5249 | ↓39 |
| 2009 | #5800 | ↓551 |
| 2010 | #8803 | ↓3003 |
| 2011 | #5945 | ↑2858 |
| 2012 | #4686 | ↑1259 |
| 2013 | #3661 | ↑1025 |
| 2014 | #4392 | ↓731 |
| 2015 | #4295 | ↑97 |
| 2016 | #3681 | ↑614 |
| 2017 | #3993 | ↓312 |
| 2018 | #2893 | ↑1100 |
| 2019 | #3794 | ↓901 |
| 2020 | #2846 | ↑948 |
| 2021 | #3362 | ↓516 |
| 2022 | #3691 | ↓329 |
| 2023 | #3177 | ↑514 |
| 2024 | #3272 | ↓95 |
| 2025 | #2421 | ↑851 |
Frequently asked questions about Walton
Is Walton a popular name?
Yes — Walton currently ranks #2421 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Walton more common for boys or girls?
Walton is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Walton most popular?
Walton peaked in 1922 in United States, with 156 recorded births that year.
Is Walton rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Walton’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #745 in 1880 to #2421 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Walton?
At least 5,899 babies have been recorded with the name Walton across official birth statistics in 1 country.
What names are similar in popularity to Walton?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Walton include Triston, Wali, Woodson.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Walton in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.