Boy nameCurrently #82 in the USRising
Walker
//ˈwɔkɜr//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20226 lettersStarts with W
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Walker's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Walker's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Walker |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 29 |
| 1881 | 25 |
| 1882 | 28 |
| 1883 | 20 |
| 1884 | 19 |
| 1885 | 23 |
| 1886 | 29 |
| 1887 | 25 |
| 1888 | 35 |
| 1889 | 33 |
| 1890 | 29 |
| 1891 | 21 |
| 1892 | 32 |
| 1893 | 26 |
| 1894 | 22 |
| 1895 | 36 |
| 1896 | 40 |
| 1897 | 34 |
| 1898 | 28 |
| 1899 | 26 |
| 1900 | 27 |
| 1901 | 25 |
| 1902 | 19 |
| 1903 | 22 |
| 1904 | 17 |
| 1905 | 20 |
| 1906 | 28 |
| 1907 | 22 |
| 1908 | 36 |
| 1909 | 26 |
| 1910 | 38 |
| 1911 | 33 |
| 1912 | 66 |
| 1913 | 76 |
| 1914 | 77 |
| 1915 | 108 |
| 1916 | 104 |
| 1917 | 105 |
| 1918 | 107 |
| 1919 | 119 |
| 1920 | 159 |
| 1921 | 128 |
| 1922 | 112 |
| 1923 | 111 |
| 1924 | 113 |
| 1925 | 108 |
| 1926 | 91 |
| 1927 | 85 |
| 1928 | 92 |
| 1929 | 99 |
| 1930 | 91 |
| 1931 | 78 |
| 1932 | 69 |
| 1933 | 66 |
| 1934 | 71 |
| 1935 | 75 |
| 1936 | 60 |
| 1937 | 83 |
| 1938 | 60 |
| 1939 | 57 |
| 1940 | 73 |
| 1941 | 65 |
| 1942 | 72 |
| 1943 | 71 |
| 1944 | 80 |
| 1945 | 71 |
| 1946 | 77 |
| 1947 | 75 |
| 1948 | 59 |
| 1949 | 77 |
| 1950 | 54 |
| 1951 | 72 |
| 1952 | 66 |
| 1953 | 56 |
| 1954 | 66 |
| 1955 | 61 |
| 1956 | 53 |
| 1957 | 43 |
| 1958 | 54 |
| 1959 | 55 |
| 1960 | 33 |
| 1961 | 49 |
| 1962 | 47 |
| 1963 | 39 |
| 1964 | 34 |
| 1965 | 41 |
| 1966 | 42 |
| 1967 | 33 |
| 1968 | 33 |
| 1969 | 43 |
| 1970 | 40 |
| 1971 | 47 |
| 1972 | 52 |
| 1973 | 50 |
| 1974 | 66 |
| 1975 | 61 |
| 1976 | 60 |
| 1977 | 71 |
| 1978 | 47 |
| 1979 | 53 |
| 1980 | 65 |
| 1981 | 62 |
| 1982 | 70 |
| 1983 | 79 |
| 1984 | 85 |
| 1985 | 87 |
| 1986 | 81 |
| 1987 | 84 |
| 1988 | 99 |
| 1989 | 128 |
| 1990 | 148 |
| 1991 | 181 |
| 1992 | 197 |
| 1993 | 260 |
| 1994 | 380 |
| 1995 | 460 |
| 1996 | 514 |
| 1997 | 549 |
| 1998 | 551 |
| 1999 | 543 |
| 2000 | 583 |
| 2001 | 637 |
| 2002 | 628 |
| 2003 | 638 |
| 2004 | 740 |
| 2005 | 812 |
| 2006 | 708 |
| 2007 | 609 |
| 2008 | 560 |
| 2009 | 595 |
| 2010 | 656 |
| 2011 | 686 |
| 2012 | 715 |
| 2013 | 857 |
| 2014 | 1,065 |
| 2015 | 1,028 |
| 2016 | 1,062 |
| 2017 | 1,119 |
| 2018 | 1,370 |
| 2019 | 1,678 |
| 2020 | 1,908 |
| 2021 | 2,990 |
| 2022 | 4,406 |
| 2023 | 4,137 |
| 2024 | 4,138 |
Walker through the decades
- Walker peaked in 2022, when 4,406 babies were named Walker in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Walker has risen 228% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Walker currently ranks #82 in the US and is on the rise.