How Popular (or Rare) was Walter in 2025?

🇺🇸 United States • Boy

ℹ️ This is currently the latest official government data available for Walter in 2026.
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#252
2025 Rank
1,381
2025 Births
#252
Best Rank (2025)
1,381
Peak Year (2025)
30,332
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 1,237
Rarity Factor (2025)

📊 The Walter Story

Walter is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #252 in 2025 with 1,381 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,381 births ranking #252. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 33.4%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,237 boys born was named Walter. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Germanic via English  |  Meaning: ruler of the army

Walter is a sturdy old classic meaning ruler of the army. It has real weight and history while still feeling usable.

The name spread widely through medieval Europe and remained strong for generations in English-speaking countries. Its recent appeal is tied to the revival of vintage, dependable boys' names.

Did you know?Walter belongs to the old Germanic group of commanding names built from leadership and battle elements.
Similar namesWarren, William, Victor, Vincent, Wyatt

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