BoyEnglish origin

Walker: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A cloth worker's child who treads with purpose.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#206
Peak
#206 in 2020

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #31818801900: #44419001910: #45319101920: #49119201930: #64519301940: #71619401950: #94719501960: #145919601970: #133419701980: #118619801990: #84419902000: #42720002005: #36920052010: #42620102015: #34020152020: #2062020#1#1459

What Walker Means

Walker is a boy name of English origin. A cloth worker's child who treads with purpose.

How Popular Walker Is

Walker currently ranks #206 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #206 in 2020. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Walker

  • Walker peaked at #206 in the U.S. in 2020.
  • Walker is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.

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Sibling Names for Walker

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Questions About Walker

What does Walker mean?

Walker is a boy name of English origin. A cloth worker's child who treads with purpose.

How popular is Walker?

Walker currently ranks #206 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #206 in 2020. It has held steady.

Where does Walker come from?

Walker comes from English roots. Walker peaked at #206 in the U.S. in 2020.

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