Walter
Pronunciation: [ w-AWLT-er ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Walter first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,002 babies have been named Walter in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Walter is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,087 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #39,087
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Also a Boy Name
Walter is also used as a boy name, ranked #271.
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Latin origin
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Latin origin
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Ancient Greek origin
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Sesotho origin
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About the Name Walter
Walter is a girl name .
Is Walter a boy or girl name? Walter is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #39,087 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #271. Walter is more commonly used as a boy name.
Walter is currently ranked #39,087 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Walter include Wal, Way, Walie, and Waltie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis