Boys name · Virginia
Walter in Virginia
Walter was the 209th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 43 babies named Walter that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 16,888 babies Walter.
Popularity over time
Walter in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 72 | 14th |
| 1926 | 268 | 11th |
| 1943 | 294 | 19th |
| 1959 | 196 | 47th |
| 1976 | 53 | 104th |
| 1992 | 52 | 129th |
| 2009 | 25 | 303rd |
| 2025 | 43 | 209th |
Its rank among boys names in Virginia fell from 14th in 1910 to 209th in 2025.
The most babies named Walter in Virginia in a single year was 352, in 1924. 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 Virginia?
Walter was the 209th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 43 babies named Walter that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 16,888 babies Walter.
How many babies are named Walter in Virginia?
In 2025, 43 babies were named Walter in Virginia. The most babies named Walter in Virginia in a single year was 352, in 1924.
What is the rank of Walter in Virginia?
Walter ranked 209th among boys names in Virginia 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.