Boys name · California
Walter in California
In 2025, 70 babies born in California were named Walter, making it the #461 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 25,984.
Popularity over time
Walter in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 50 | #17 |
| 1926 | 360 | #21 |
| 1943 | 367 | #43 |
| 1959 | 396 | #93 |
| 1976 | 168 | #170 |
| 1992 | 222 | #226 |
| 2009 | 79 | #430 |
| 2025 | 70 | #461 |
California had the most Walter births in 1947, with 424. Its highest rank in California came in 1914, at #13.
Its rank among boys names in California ran from #13 in 1914 to #461 in 2025, starting at #17 in 1910 and ending at #461 in 2025.
Minnesota gave Walter its highest national rank, #6, in 1910. See Walter in every state →
How popular is Walter in California?
In 2025, 70 babies born in California were named Walter, making it the #461 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 25,984.
How many babies are named Walter in California?
California recorded 70 births of babies named Walter in 2025.
What is the rank of Walter in California?
Walter ranked #461 among boys names in California in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.