Walker Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationWAWK-er / ˈwɔːkərEnglish; Scottish
Meaning
English: one who makes a path; Scottish: dweller by the wall
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Walker has roots in both English and Scottish cultures. It originally referred to a person who walked or trod cloth in the process of making it. The name has been used as a surname before becoming popular as a given name. It has seen varying degrees of popularity in different regions over time.
Trend Summary
Walker has experienced a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Walke
International Variants
- Walker (English)
Famous people named Walker
Walker Evans was an American photographer known for his work documenting the Great Depression.
Walker Percy was an American author and philosopher, recognized for his novels exploring existential themes.
Walker Texas Ranger is a fictional character played by Chuck Norris in the television series of the same name.
Walker Hayes is an American country music singer and songwriter known for his hit songs.
Fictional characters named Walker
Walker is a character in the video game series 'The Walking Dead', known for his survival skills.
Walker is a character in the animated series 'Teen Titans Go!', often portrayed as a humorous side character.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Walker was first seen in the United States in 1880. Walker has ranked as high as #128 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, California, North Carolina, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Walker has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Walker (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 364 | |
NC | 212 | |
FL | 207 | |
CA | 200 | |
GA | 198 | |
TN | 193 | |
OH | 174 | |
IN | 141 | |
MO | 125 | |
MI | 123 | |
AL | 111 | |
PA | 108 | |
VA | 101 | |
KY | 95 | |
WA | 95 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 29 |
1881 | 25 |
1882 | 28 |
1883 | 20 |
1884 | 19 |
1885 | 23 |
1886 | 29 |
1887 | 25 |
1888 | 35 |
1889 | 33 |
1890 | 29 |
1891 | 21 |
1892 | 32 |
1893 | 26 |
1894 | 22 |
1895 | 36 |
1896 | 40 |
1897 | 34 |
1898 | 28 |
1899 | 26 |
1900 | 27 |
1901 | 25 |
1902 | 19 |
1903 | 22 |
1904 | 17 |
1905 | 20 |
1906 | 28 |
1907 | 22 |
1908 | 36 |
1909 | 26 |
1910 | 38 |
1911 | 33 |
1912 | 66 |
1913 | 76 |
1914 | 72 |
1915 | 103 |
1916 | 104 |
1917 | 105 |
1918 | 107 |
1919 | 119 |
1920 | 151 |
1921 | 128 |
1922 | 112 |
1923 | 111 |
1924 | 113 |
1925 | 103 |
1926 | 91 |
1927 | 80 |
1928 | 92 |
1929 | 99 |
1930 | 91 |
1931 | 78 |
1932 | 69 |
1933 | 66 |
1934 | 71 |
1935 | 75 |
1936 | 60 |
1937 | 83 |
1938 | 60 |
1939 | 57 |
1940 | 73 |
1941 | 65 |
1942 | 72 |
1943 | 71 |
1944 | 80 |
1945 | 71 |
1946 | 77 |
1947 | 75 |
1948 | 59 |
1949 | 77 |
1950 | 54 |
1951 | 72 |
1952 | 66 |
1953 | 56 |
1954 | 66 |
1955 | 61 |
1956 | 53 |
1957 | 43 |
1958 | 54 |
1959 | 55 |
1960 | 33 |
1961 | 49 |
1962 | 47 |
1963 | 39 |
1964 | 34 |
1965 | 41 |
1966 | 42 |
1967 | 33 |
1968 | 33 |
1969 | 43 |
1970 | 40 |
1971 | 47 |
1972 | 52 |
1973 | 50 |
1974 | 66 |
1975 | 61 |
1976 | 60 |
1977 | 71 |
1978 | 47 |
1979 | 53 |
1980 | 60 |
1981 | 62 |
1982 | 70 |
1983 | 79 |
1984 | 85 |
1985 | 87 |
1986 | 81 |
1987 | 84 |
1988 | 99 |
1989 | 128 |
1990 | 148 |
1991 | 176 |
1992 | 197 |
1993 | 255 |
1994 | 369 |
1995 | 450 |
1996 | 504 |
1997 | 536 |
1998 | 542 |
1999 | 535 |
2000 | 578 |
2001 | 629 |
2002 | 622 |
2003 | 625 |
2004 | 722 |
2005 | 803 |
2006 | 696 |
2007 | 601 |
2008 | 554 |
2009 | 589 |
2010 | 649 |
2011 | 676 |
2012 | 707 |
2013 | 840 |
2014 | 1,046 |
2015 | 1,010 |
2016 | 1,048 |
2017 | 1,100 |
2018 | 1,343 |
2019 | 1,638 |
2020 | 1,861 |
2021 | 2,867 |
2022 | 4,248 |
2023 | 4,016 |
2024 | 4,023 |