Boys name · Massachusetts
Walter in Massachusetts
Walter was the 201st most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 32 babies named Walter that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 20,851 babies Walter.
Popularity over time
Walter in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 103 | 12th |
| 1926 | 500 | 17th |
| 1943 | 362 | 25th |
| 1959 | 189 | 51st |
| 1976 | 43 | 106th |
| 1992 | 19 | 236th |
| 2009 | 13 | 376th |
| 2025 | 32 | 201st |
Its rank among boys names in Massachusetts fell from 12th in 1910 to 201st in 2025.
The most babies named Walter in Massachusetts in a single year was 603, in 1918. Its best showing was 11th 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 Massachusetts?
Walter was the 201st most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 32 babies named Walter that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 20,851 babies Walter.
How many babies are named Walter in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 32 babies were named Walter in Massachusetts. The most babies named Walter in Massachusetts in a single year was 603, in 1918.
What is the rank of Walter in Massachusetts?
Walter ranked 201st among boys names in Massachusetts in 2025. Its best showing was 11th 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.