Boys name · North Carolina
Walter in North Carolina
Walter was the 255th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 50 babies named Walter that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 21,848 babies Walter.
Popularity over time
Walter in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 98 | 12th |
| 1926 | 406 | 13th |
| 1943 | 383 | 22nd |
| 1959 | 251 | 47th |
| 1976 | 88 | 78th |
| 1992 | 40 | 185th |
| 2009 | 31 | 315th |
| 2025 | 50 | 255th |
Its rank among boys names in North Carolina fell from 12th in 1910 to 255th in 2025.
The most babies named Walter in North Carolina in a single year was 470, in 1920. Its best showing was 10th among boys names in 1914.
Across the country, Walter reached its best rank of 6th in Minnesota (1910). See Walter in every state →
How popular is Walter in North Carolina?
Walter was the 255th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 50 babies named Walter that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 21,848 babies Walter.
How many babies are named Walter in North Carolina?
In 2025, 50 babies were named Walter in North Carolina. The most babies named Walter in North Carolina in a single year was 470, in 1920.
What is the rank of Walter in North Carolina?
Walter ranked 255th among boys names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 10th among boys names in 1914.
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.