Boys name · Massachusetts
Walter in Massachusetts
In SSA data for Massachusetts, 20,851 babies are named Walter across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #201 most popular boys name, with 32 born.
Popularity over time
Walter in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 103 | #12 |
| 1926 | 500 | #17 |
| 1943 | 362 | #25 |
| 1959 | 189 | #51 |
| 1976 | 43 | #106 |
| 1992 | 19 | #236 |
| 2009 | 13 | #376 |
| 2025 | 32 | #201 |
Its busiest year in Massachusetts was 1918, with 603 Walter births. Walter's highest rank in Massachusetts was #11, set in 1914.
Its rank among boys names in Massachusetts ran from #11 in 1914 to #496 in 2003, starting at #12 in 1910 and ending at #201 in 2025.
Nationally, Walter's strongest state was Minnesota, where it hit #6 in 1910. See Walter in every state →
How popular is Walter in Massachusetts?
In SSA data for Massachusetts, 20,851 babies are named Walter across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #201 most popular boys name, with 32 born.
How many babies are named Walter in Massachusetts?
32 Walter babies were born in Massachusetts in 2025.
What is the rank of Walter in Massachusetts?
In 2025, Walter sat at #201 on the boys list for Massachusetts.
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.