Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Walker.
National Rank (2025)
#78
All-Time Peak Rank
#78 (2022)
Total U.S. Births
47,914
Unisex Distribution97.9% Boy / 2.1% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Walker Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Walker
According to SSA data, Walker achieved its highest historical rank of #78 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 4,250 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 316.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Walker scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+316.2% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record4,250Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
4yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:266
1890s:294
1900s:242
1910s:823
1920s:1,080
1930s:710
1940s:720
1950s:580
1960s:394
1970s:547
1980s:836
1990s:3,712
2000s:6,419
2010s:10,057
2020s:21,234
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesWal-ker
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with W, a letter used by only 1.1% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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