boy name
Walker
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#78 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Walker in the US, 1880–2025
Walker first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2022, when 4,250 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 4,204.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Walker popular?
Near its peak Walker is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2022.
| 2020s | 21,234 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10,057 | |
| 2000s | 6,419 | |
| 1990s | 3,712 | |
| 1980s | 836 | |
| 1970s | 547 | |
| 1960s | 394 | |
| 1950s | 580 | |
| 1940s | 720 | |
| 1930s | 710 | |
| 1920s | 1,080 | |
| 1910s | 823 | |
| 1900s | 242 | |
| 1890s | 294 | |
| 1880s | 266 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Walker a boy or a girl name?
Walker is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Walker a popular name right now?
Walker is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2022.
How popular is the name Walker?
In 2025, Walker ranked #78 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Walker most popular?
Walker was most popular in 2022, when about 4,250 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.