NAME PROFILE
Walker
Walker is an English name meaning 'one who walks' or 'a fuller,' derived from the Old English word 'wealcere.' This name carries a sense of wanderlust and exploration, symbolizing a person who is on a journey, both literally and metaphorically.
Key Stats
| Total births | 48,951 |
| Gender | Male (87% / 13%) |
| Peak year | 2022 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1911 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
GA — 22%TX — 22%SC — 19%NC — 19%KY — 18%
Notable People
William Walker (American filibuster and adventurer) · Walker Evans (American photographer known for his work during the Great Depression) · Jason Walker (American singer-songwriter) · Walker Percy (American author, known for works like *The Moviegoer*) · Samantha Walker (British politician)
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