Boys name · New Jersey
Walter in New Jersey
Walter was the 486th most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 16 babies named Walter that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 24,101 babies Walter.
Popularity over time
Walter in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 57 | 16th |
| 1926 | 513 | 13th |
| 1943 | 405 | 21st |
| 1959 | 284 | 44th |
| 1976 | 91 | 71st |
| 1992 | 55 | 140th |
| 2009 | 21 | 364th |
| 2025 | 16 | 486th |
Its rank among boys names in New Jersey fell from 16th in 1910 to 486th in 2025.
The most babies named Walter in New Jersey in a single year was 605, in 1921. Its best showing was 10th among boys names in 1913.
Across the country, Walter reached its best rank of 6th in Minnesota (1910). See Walter in every state →
How popular is Walter in New Jersey?
Walter was the 486th most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 16 babies named Walter that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 24,101 babies Walter.
How many babies are named Walter in New Jersey?
In 2025, 16 babies were named Walter in New Jersey. The most babies named Walter in New Jersey in a single year was 605, in 1921.
What is the rank of Walter in New Jersey?
Walter ranked 486th among boys names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 10th among boys names in 1913.
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.