Boys name · Missouri
Walter in Missouri
Walter was the 171st most popular boys name in Missouri in 2025, with 42 babies named Walter that year. Since 1910, Missouri families have named 12,526 babies Walter.
Popularity over time
Walter in Missouri, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 65 | 18th |
| 1926 | 279 | 22nd |
| 1943 | 175 | 39th |
| 1959 | 104 | 91st |
| 1976 | 41 | 123rd |
| 1992 | 23 | 226th |
| 2009 | 14 | 422nd |
| 2025 | 42 | 171st |
Its rank among boys names in Missouri fell from 18th in 1910 to 171st in 2025.
The most babies named Walter in Missouri in a single year was 333, in 1925. Its best showing was 12th among boys names in 1917.
Across the country, Walter reached its best rank of 6th in Minnesota (1910). See Walter in every state →
How popular is Walter in Missouri?
Walter was the 171st most popular boys name in Missouri in 2025, with 42 babies named Walter that year. Since 1910, Missouri families have named 12,526 babies Walter.
How many babies are named Walter in Missouri?
In 2025, 42 babies were named Walter in Missouri. The most babies named Walter in Missouri in a single year was 333, in 1925.
What is the rank of Walter in Missouri?
Walter ranked 171st among boys names in Missouri in 2025. Its best showing was 12th among boys names in 1917.
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.