Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Walker
Rising
Gaining cultural share
#78 boys’ name in 2025
Peak era
2022
Peak births
4,250
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1880Peak 20222025
Quick answers about Walker
How many people are named Walker?
An estimated 43,543 living Americans are named Walker.
How rare is Walker?
Walker is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 4,204 boys receiving the name in 2025. It was the #78 boys’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Walker?
The median age of a living American named Walker is approximately 7 years, with most bearers falling between 3 and 19 years old.
Is Walker still popular?
Yes — Walker is currently rising in popularity, with 4,204 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 3.6× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
2022
Decline from peak
1.1%
2025
4,204
All-time
47,914