Boys name · Pennsylvania
Walter in Pennsylvania
Walter was the 260th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 46 babies named Walter that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 47,499 babies Walter.
Popularity over time
Walter in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 235 | 13th |
| 1926 | 1,165 | 15th |
| 1943 | 805 | 24th |
| 1959 | 433 | 54th |
| 1976 | 110 | 97th |
| 1992 | 62 | 167th |
| 2009 | 19 | 469th |
| 2025 | 46 | 260th |
Its rank among boys names in Pennsylvania fell from 13th in 1910 to 260th in 2025.
The most babies named Walter in Pennsylvania in a single year was 1,460, in 1918. Its best showing was 11th among boys names in 1919.
Across the country, Walter reached its best rank of 6th in Minnesota (1910). See Walter in every state →
How popular is Walter in Pennsylvania?
Walter was the 260th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 46 babies named Walter that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 47,499 babies Walter.
How many babies are named Walter in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 46 babies were named Walter in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Walter in Pennsylvania in a single year was 1,460, in 1918.
What is the rank of Walter in Pennsylvania?
Walter ranked 260th among boys names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 11th among boys names in 1919.
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.