51,028births recorded
9Countries
1Variants
2022Peak · Alberta
#63Alberta 2025
Walker is a boy name family recorded 51,028 times in 9 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Alberta (#63 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 2022, at 237.4 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Walker
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker | English | 48,951 | 🇺🇸 United States | #78 | 2022 | ▲ 367 % |
| Walker | English | 821 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #174 | 2022 | ▲ 138 % |
| Walker | English | 712 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #63 | 2022 | ▲ 132 % |
| Walker | English | 346 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | #116 | 2022 | ▲ 212 % |
| Walker | English | 112 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2437 | 2022 | ▶ 1 % |
| Walker | English | 38 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 2022 | – |
Questions about Walker
How popular is the name Walker?
In 2025 it ranked #63 in Alberta. Official registers record 51,028 births across 9 countries.
When was Walker most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 2022, at 237.4 births per 100,000.
Is Walker a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Walker is a boy name.