Walker is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #8365 in 2016 with 14 recorded births. This places Walker in the top 44% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 158 births ranking #1429. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 40.0%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 126,535 girls born was named Walker. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.