Boys name · Washington
Walter in Washington
Walter was the 208th most popular boys name in Washington in 2025, with 39 babies named Walter that year. Since 1910, Washington families have named 5,879 babies Walter.
Popularity over time
Walter in Washington, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 23 | 16th |
| 1926 | 97 | 19th |
| 1943 | 75 | 57th |
| 1959 | 73 | 98th |
| 1976 | 19 | 175th |
| 1992 | 16 | 321st |
| 2009 | 18 | 402nd |
| 2025 | 39 | 208th |
Its rank among boys names in Washington fell from 16th in 1910 to 208th in 2025.
The most babies named Walter in Washington in a single year was 136, in 1919. Its best showing was 12th 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 Washington?
Walter was the 208th most popular boys name in Washington in 2025, with 39 babies named Walter that year. Since 1910, Washington families have named 5,879 babies Walter.
How many babies are named Walter in Washington?
In 2025, 39 babies were named Walter in Washington. The most babies named Walter in Washington in a single year was 136, in 1919.
What is the rank of Walter in Washington?
Walter ranked 208th among boys names in Washington in 2025. Its best showing was 12th 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.