Boys name · New York
Walter in New York
As of 2025, Walter was the #336 most common boys name in New York, drawn from 53 births that year. Its total reaches 51,531 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Walter in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 192 | #20 |
| 1926 | 1,215 | #16 |
| 1943 | 870 | #28 |
| 1959 | 588 | #53 |
| 1976 | 171 | #107 |
| 1992 | 106 | #189 |
| 2009 | 31 | #521 |
| 2025 | 53 | #336 |
Rank swung between #13 (1919) and #521 (2009) in New York, from #20 in 1910 to #336 in 2025.
Walter had its most births in New York in 1918, when 1,306 babies were given the name. Its highest rank among boys names in New York was #13, in 1919.
Its highest rank in any state was #6, in Minnesota in 1910. See Walter in every state →
How popular is Walter in New York?
As of 2025, Walter was the #336 most common boys name in New York, drawn from 53 births that year. Its total reaches 51,531 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Walter in New York?
53 Walter babies were born in New York in 2025.
What is the rank of Walter in New York?
Walter ranked #336 among boys names in New York in 2025.
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.