Boys name · Michigan
Walter in Michigan
Walter was the 164th most popular boys name in Michigan in 2025, with 61 babies named Walter that year. Since 1910, Michigan families have named 21,447 babies Walter.
Popularity over time
Walter in Michigan, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 58 | 13th |
| 1926 | 497 | 18th |
| 1943 | 361 | 31st |
| 1959 | 219 | 84th |
| 1976 | 74 | 125th |
| 1992 | 45 | 202nd |
| 2009 | 25 | 350th |
| 2025 | 61 | 164th |
Its rank among boys names in Michigan fell from 13th in 1910 to 164th in 2025.
The most babies named Walter in Michigan in a single year was 568, in 1917. Its best showing was 10th among boys names in 1916.
Across the country, Walter reached its best rank of 6th in Minnesota (1910). See Walter in every state →
How popular is Walter in Michigan?
Walter was the 164th most popular boys name in Michigan in 2025, with 61 babies named Walter that year. Since 1910, Michigan families have named 21,447 babies Walter.
How many babies are named Walter in Michigan?
In 2025, 61 babies were named Walter in Michigan. The most babies named Walter in Michigan in a single year was 568, in 1917.
What is the rank of Walter in Michigan?
Walter ranked 164th among boys names in Michigan in 2025. Its best showing was 10th among boys names in 1916.
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.