Masculine dossier · first seen 1893
Walt
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1959
Peak births
81
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Walt
How many people are named Walt?
An estimated 1,656 living Americans are named Walt.
How rare is Walt?
Walt is very rare among babies today, with 35 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 56.8% from its 1959 peak.
How old is the typical Walt?
The median age of a living American named Walt is approximately 51 years, with most bearers falling between 12 and 66 years old.
Is Walt still popular?
Yes. Walt is holding steady, with 35 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Walt most common?
Walt has its strongest geographic signal in California, where it appears 2.7× more often than the national baseline.
1893Peak 19592025
Peak year
1959
Decline from peak
56.8%
2025
35
All-time
2,634