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Walker

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Pronounced WAWK-uhr /ˈwɔk.əɹ/Medium

Meaning: To walkMedium

In 30 seconds: Walker is an English name meaning 'to walk', from an occupational surname. Used here for a girl, it has a sturdy, surname-style sound.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningTo walk
U.S. rank (2024)#1758 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births115 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 938

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219142024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Walker carries the meaning 'to walk', drawn from an old English occupational surname before becoming a given name. As a girl's name it keeps the brisk, grounded feel of a surname turned first name. Its plain English roots give it a clear, unfussy character.

The hard k at its center gives Walker a crisp, confident sound that works across genders. Young actor Walker Scobell is among the recognizable bearers of the name.

Did you know? Walker likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Walker — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Walker Scobell (2009–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Walker…

Carter— A surname-style English name with the same brisk -er ending.
Tucker— An occupational surname turned given name, like Walker.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Walker mean?

Walker is usually explained as meaning 'to walk' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Walker?

It's commonly said WAWK-uhr /ˈwɔk.əɹ/.

Is Walker a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Walker is used as a girl name.

How popular is Walker?

In 2024, Walker ranked #1758 in the U.S. for girls, with 115 births recorded.