Walker is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #341 in 2015 with 1,010 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 4,248 births ranking #78. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 100.4%. In 2015, approximately 1 in every 1,897 boys born was named Walker. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Walker is a polished surname-style name with a brisk, outdoorsy modern image. Its older occupational meaning is less obvious today than its smooth, active sound.
The name rose through the popularity of English surnames as first names. Its modern appeal comes more from style and movement than from knowledge of its textile-trade background.