Walt
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Variant Of Walter Rules: Conquers.
- Origin
- German
Walt Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,599 baby boys have been named Walt. The name peaked in 1959 with 81 US births that year (rank #842). In 2024, ranked #3443 nationally — 2,601 places below its 1959 peak.
Top States for Walt
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Walt births are: California (153), Pennsylvania (67), Texas (40).
Other German-Origin Names Like Walt
If you like Walt's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
4-Letter Names Starting with W
Names with Walt's exact length and starting letter: Wada, Wade, Wadi, Waed, Waer.
Quick Facts About Walt
Famous People Named Walt
2 notable figures from history and culture who share the name Walt.
- Walt Disney — Entrepreneur (1901)
- Walt Whitman — Poet (1819)
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Compare Walt to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Walt against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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