Walker: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced WAW-ker · 2 syllables
Walker means “cloth fuller”, from English.
- Meaning
- cloth fuller
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- WAW-ker
- US rank (2025)
- #78
- US babies a year
- about 3,998 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Walker?
Walker was the #78 name in the US in 2025, given to 4,303 babies. It’s rising: up 359% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #78 |
| Canada | #197 |
| Australia | #454 |
How old are people named Walker?
Half of US adults named Walker are older than 27; most are between 19 and 73. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Walker
What does the name Walker mean?
Walker means “cloth fuller”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Walker?
Walker is pronounced WAW-ker.
How popular is the name Walker?
Walker was the #78 name in the US in 2025, given to 4,303 babies. It’s rising: up 359% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Walker?
Half of US adults named Walker are older than 27. Most are between 19 and 73.