Boys name · Illinois
Walter in Illinois
As of 2025, Walter was the #202 most common boys name in Illinois, drawn from 59 births that year. Its total reaches 32,303 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Walter in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 173 | #10 |
| 1926 | 697 | #18 |
| 1943 | 394 | #33 |
| 1959 | 296 | #73 |
| 1976 | 109 | #123 |
| 1992 | 57 | #248 |
| 2009 | 33 | #386 |
| 2025 | 59 | #202 |
Rank swung between #10 (1910) and #517 (2007) in Illinois, from #10 in 1910 to #202 in 2025.
Its busiest year in Illinois was 1918, with 1,035 Walter births. Its highest rank among boys names in Illinois was #10, in 1910.
Its highest rank in any state was #6, in Minnesota in 1910. See Walter in every state →
How popular is Walter in Illinois?
As of 2025, Walter was the #202 most common boys name in Illinois, drawn from 59 births that year. Its total reaches 32,303 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Walter in Illinois?
59 Walter babies were born in Illinois in 2025.
What is the rank of Walter in Illinois?
Walter ranked #202 among boys names in Illinois 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.