Walter
Walter is of German origin, derived from the elements 'wald' meaning 'rule' and 'heri' meaning 'army,' translating to 'ruler of the army' or 'commander of the army.' This strong, traditional name has been popular in English-speaking countries since the Norman Conquest.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,434. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 801
- 2012: 805
- 2013: 939
- 2014: 987
- 2015: 1,158
- 2016: 1,172
- 2017: 1,366
- 2018: 1,313
- 2019: 1,282
- 2020: 1,240
- 2021: 1,281
- 2022: 1,278
- 2023: 1,276
- 2024: 1,269
- 2025: 1,381
- 2026 (projected): 1,434
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across many languages
- •Has experienced a vintage revival among modern parents
- •Strong association with Walt Disney gives it a creative, imaginative quality
- •Classic nickname 'Walt' offers a more casual option
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Walt Whitman
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Statistics
631,172
Total births since 1880
1918
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