Walten Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: WALL-ten //ˈwɔːltən//
Origin: German; English
Meaning: German: 'powerful ruler'; English: 'from the town of Walton'
Historical & Cultural Background
In German, Walten is derived from the word 'walten,' meaning to rule or govern, reflecting a sense of authority. The English variant relates to geographical locations named Walton, which often denote 'settlement by a wall' or 'town by a stream.' Both origins highlight themes of leadership and place, connecting the name to historical figures and settlements.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Walten was first seen in the United States in 2024.
Walten has ranked as high as #1355 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Walten has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Walten is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Walten was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Walten
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Walten.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |