Boys name · Ohio
Walter in Ohio
Walter was the 272nd most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 46 babies named Walter that year. Since 1910, Ohio families have named 25,735 babies Walter.
Popularity over time
Walter in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 100 | 14th |
| 1926 | 576 | 20th |
| 1943 | 389 | 33rd |
| 1959 | 269 | 80th |
| 1976 | 76 | 131st |
| 1992 | 51 | 202nd |
| 2009 | 22 | 433rd |
| 2025 | 46 | 272nd |
Its rank among boys names in Ohio fell from 14th in 1910 to 272nd in 2025.
The most babies named Walter in Ohio in a single year was 701, in 1918. Its best showing was 12th among boys names in 1911.
Across the country, Walter reached its best rank of 6th in Minnesota (1910). See Walter in every state →
How popular is Walter in Ohio?
Walter was the 272nd most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 46 babies named Walter that year. Since 1910, Ohio families have named 25,735 babies Walter.
How many babies are named Walter in Ohio?
In 2025, 46 babies were named Walter in Ohio. The most babies named Walter in Ohio in a single year was 701, in 1918.
What is the rank of Walter in Ohio?
Walter ranked 272nd among boys names in Ohio in 2025. Its best showing was 12th among boys names in 1911.
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.