How Many People Are Named Walker?
44,632
people in the United States are named Walker
1 in 7,505 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1176
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0133%
Of US population
Peak Year
2022
4,406 births
Trend
↑
Rising
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
WAWK-ər
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From an English surname which referred to the medieval occupational of a walker, also known as a fuller. Walkers would tread on wet, unprocessed wool in order to clean and thicken it. The word ultimately derives from Old English wealcan "to walk".
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 20.2 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
3,907
Georgia
2,673
California
2,501
North Carolina
2,220
Tennessee
1,871
Florida
1,642
Alabama
1,477
South Carolina
1,395
Ohio
1,378
Virginia
1,327
💡 Fun Facts About "Walker"
- 4,138 babies were named Walker in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2022
- Currently rising in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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