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How Many People Are Named Walter?
Estimated people named Walter living in the U.S. today
229,053
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 633,415
- Peak year: 1918 (13,418 births)
- Estimated living today: 229,053
Walter by age group — who carries the name today?
Walter popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Walter
Walter has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 633,415 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 229,053 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,492 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Walters you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Walter in the US?
An estimated 229,053 people named Walter are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Walter uncommon — about 1 in 1,492 Americans.
Is Walter a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Walter is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Walter most popular?
Walter peaked in 1918, when 13,418 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Walter?
Walter ranks #230 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 37 out of 100 (higher means rarer).