Walton
Every Walton since 1880 — 5,899 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Walton
Walton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,449 in 2025 with 56 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 5,899 American babies have been named Walton. Its peak came in 1922, when 156 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Walton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Walton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 56 | #2,449 |
| 2024 | — | — | 36 | #3,328 |
| 2023 | — | — | 38 | #3,225 |
| 2022 | — | — | 30 | #3,767 |
| 2021 | — | — | 34 | #3,422 |
| 2020 | — | — | 42 | #2,883 |
| 2019 | — | — | 28 | #3,895 |
| 2018 | — | — | 41 | #2,938 |
| 2017 | — | — | 26 | #4,100 |
| 2016 | — | — | 29 | #3,770 |
| 2015 | — | — | 23 | #4,396 |
| 2014 | — | — | 22 | #4,525 |
| 2013 | — | — | 28 | #3,745 |
| 2012 | — | — | 20 | #4,850 |
| 2011 | — | — | 14 | #6,238 |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #9,644 |
| 2009 | — | — | 15 | #6,073 |
| 2008 | — | — | 17 | #5,479 |
| 2007 | — | — | 17 | #5,421 |
| 2006 | — | — | 22 | #4,365 |
| 2005 | — | — | 15 | #5,563 |
| 2004 | — | — | 24 | #3,856 |
| 2003 | — | — | 29 | #3,272 |
| 2002 | — | — | 17 | #4,697 |
| 2001 | — | — | 16 | #4,882 |
| 2000 | — | — | 15 | #5,030 |
| 1995 | — | — | 19 | #3,554 |
| 1990 | — | — | 15 | #3,961 |
| 1985 | — | — | 20 | #2,596 |
| 1980 | — | — | 17 | #2,827 |
| 1975 | — | — | 32 | #1,627 |
| 1970 | — | — | 37 | #1,395 |
| 1965 | — | — | 35 | #1,317 |
| 1960 | — | — | 42 | #1,227 |
| 1955 | — | — | 56 | #1,010 |
| 1950 | — | — | 67 | #835 |
| 1945 | — | — | 59 | #816 |
| 1940 | — | — | 62 | #791 |
| 1935 | — | — | 74 | #709 |
| 1930 | — | — | 78 | #709 |
| 1925 | — | — | 97 | #648 |
| 1920 | — | — | 122 | #565 |
| 1915 | — | — | 124 | #502 |
| 1910 | — | — | 23 | #620 |
| 1905 | — | — | 14 | #663 |
| 1900 | — | — | 14 | #697 |
| 1895 | — | — | 11 | #680 |
| 1890 | — | — | 10 | #665 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | 7 | #805 |
Famous people named Walton
- Walton Walker Military personnel · 1889–1950
- Walton Goggins Actor · b. 1971
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Walton in 2025?
Walton ranked #2,449 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 56 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Walton?
5,899 babies have been named Walton in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Walton most popular?
Walton peaked in 1922, when 156 newborns received the name.
Is Walton a boy or girl name?
Walton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Walton rising or falling?
Walton is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Walton?
Well-known people named Walton include Walton Walker (military personnel), Walton Goggins (actor).