Walker
Walker is a boys' name of English origin meaning “cloth walker, one who walks.” It ranked #78 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Walker?
WAWK-er
where does the name Walker come from?
An English occupational surname for a fuller, who trod woollen cloth in water to thicken it, which is where the pairing of walking and cloth comes from.
An occupational surname referring to someone who walked on cloth to clean and thicken it, a medieval process called fulling. It became a given name in the 20th century.
how popular is this name?
Walker has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 117 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 29. It peaked at #78 in 2022, and ranked #78 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #78 |
| 2024 | #82 |
| 2023 | #85 |
| 2022 | #78 |
| 2021 | #130 |
| 2020 | #206 |
| 2019 | #230 |
| 2018 | #266 |
| 2017 | #315 |
| 2016 | #331 |
| 2010 | #426 |
| 2000 | #426 |
| 1990 | #842 |
| 1950 | #934 |
| 1940 | #711 |
| 1930 | #644 |
| 1920 | #490 |
| 1910 | #447 |
| 1900 | #430 |
| 1890 | #322 |
| 1880 | #314 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Walker fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Walker
A recent rise in its use for American boys has been credited to the CW series Walker, a reboot of Walker, Texas Ranger (1993-2001).
who are famous people named Walker?
- Walker Percy (novelist)
- Walker Texas Ranger (TV character)
what are the nicknames and variants of Walker?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Walker?
what names go well with Walker?
Sibling names that share Walker's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Walker
What does the name Walker mean?
Walker means “cloth walker, one who walks”.
What is the origin of the name Walker?
Walker comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Walkar.
How popular is the name Walker?
Walker ranked #78 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2022, at #78, and it has spent 117 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Walker a boy or girl name?
Walker is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Walker?
Walker is pronounced WAWK-er, with 2 syllables.
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