Walker

Walker - A unique male name

Walker appeared on the charts for the first time in 1911 on position #686. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Walker and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Walker? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Walker. The baby boy name Walker was given to 4,195 baby boys in 2025, ranking #78 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 350 baby boys were given this name - making this a unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Walker peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 78.

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Walker is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Walker is currently topping the baby name charts in Alabama at position #14 - and is the least popular in New York at position #259.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Walker is where you live.

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Walker origin and meaning

English occupational surname, transferred to given-name use

"Cloth fuller" — a walker trod on wet cloth to thicken and clean it

Walker is an occupational surname from the medieval cloth trade. As a first name it was a minor presence for a century, then jumped from #206 in 2020 to #78 in 2025 as rugged surname names surged.

Attested etymology

Walker is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Walker, pop culture references for the name Walker and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Walker

We've found the following names that sound similar to Walker, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

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Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Walker

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Walker a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Walker?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

WAW-ker · /ˈwɔːkər/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Walker Hayes — Country singer known for 'Fancy Like' (b. 1979) Contemporary
• Walker Scobell — Actor who plays Percy Jackson in the Disney+ series (b. 2009) Contemporary

Style

SurnameOccupational

Why parents choose it

Parents like its sturdy, outdoorsy, country-leaning feel — a working surname that sounds confident and unfussy.

Worth knowing

• Its climb since 2020 is steep and recent, so it may read as a name of this moment.