How old is someone named Walker?
The average Walker is 13 years old.
Half of all living Walkers are between 3 and 19.
When was Walker popular?
Most of the Walkers in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2022 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 242 | 0 |
| 1910s | 833 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,098 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 710 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 720 | 310 |
| 1950s | 580 | 380 |
| 1960s | 394 | 320 |
| 1970s | 547 | 490 |
| 1980s | 841 | 790 |
| 1990s | 3,783 | 3,700 |
| 2000s | 6,510 | 6,400 |
| 2010s | 10,236 | 10,000 |
| 2020s | 21,897 | 22,000 |
How many Walkers are still alive?
About 44,000 Walkers are alive in the US today. That's 91% of the roughly 49,000 babies named Walker since 1880.
Nearly every Walker ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Walker?
About two in three living Walkers are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Walker an old name?
No. Walker is one of the youngest names around: younger than 89 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Walker will be 22 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Walker a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 97.7% of living Walkers are men.
Names the same age as Walker
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Walker's name twin is Rio. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Rio's age curve is the closest match to Walker's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Walker
How old is the average Walker?
The average Walker in the US is 13 years old. The median is 7, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Walker?
About 44,000 Walkers are alive in the US today, out of roughly 49,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Walker most popular?
In 2022, when about 4,400 baby boys were named Walker.
Is Walker a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 67% of living Walkers are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this