Boys name · California
Walter in California
Walter was the 461st most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 70 babies named Walter that year. Since 1910, California families have named 25,984 babies Walter.
Popularity over time
Walter in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 50 | 17th |
| 1926 | 360 | 21st |
| 1943 | 367 | 43rd |
| 1959 | 396 | 93rd |
| 1976 | 168 | 170th |
| 1992 | 222 | 226th |
| 2009 | 79 | 430th |
| 2025 | 70 | 461st |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 17th in 1910 to 461st in 2025.
The most babies named Walter in California in a single year was 424, in 1947. Its best showing was 13th among boys names in 1914.
Across the country, Walter reached its best rank of 6th in Minnesota (1910). See Walter in every state →
How popular is Walter in California?
Walter was the 461st most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 70 babies named Walter that year. Since 1910, California families have named 25,984 babies Walter.
How many babies are named Walter in California?
In 2025, 70 babies were named Walter in California. The most babies named Walter in California in a single year was 424, in 1947.
What is the rank of Walter in California?
Walter ranked 461st among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 13th among boys names in 1914.
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.