Boys name · Illinois
Walter in Illinois
Walter was the 202nd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 59 babies named Walter that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 32,303 babies Walter.
Popularity over time
Walter in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 173 | 10th |
| 1926 | 697 | 18th |
| 1943 | 394 | 33rd |
| 1959 | 296 | 73rd |
| 1976 | 109 | 123rd |
| 1992 | 57 | 248th |
| 2009 | 33 | 386th |
| 2025 | 59 | 202nd |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 10th in 1910 to 202nd in 2025.
The most babies named Walter in Illinois in a single year was 1,035, in 1918. Its best showing was 10th among boys names in 1910.
Across the country, Walter reached its best rank of 6th in Minnesota (1910). See Walter in every state →
How popular is Walter in Illinois?
Walter was the 202nd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 59 babies named Walter that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 32,303 babies Walter.
How many babies are named Walter in Illinois?
In 2025, 59 babies were named Walter in Illinois. The most babies named Walter in Illinois in a single year was 1,035, in 1918.
What is the rank of Walter in Illinois?
Walter ranked 202nd among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 10th among boys names in 1910.
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.