How many babies in Australia have been named Walter?

Between 2014 and 2025, Walter was registered for 89 babies in the available state datasets.

Is Walter a popular name in Australia?

In 2025, Walter ranked #123 among boys' names in Australia, with 65 registrations.

boys' name 2014–2025

Walter is making a comeback — from #272 in 2014 to #123 in 2025.

#123 ranked in 2025

65 registrations in 2025

89 total 2014–2025

That's a jump of 149 positions. Registrations grew from 6 to 65 (+983%).

Peak popularity: 2025 (65 registrations, ranked #123).

Peak 2025 · 65

Low 2015 · 5

Years tracked 5

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How often Walter was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Walter — popularity by state & territory in 2025. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.

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Most popular in Queensland (65 babies)

Queensland

65 #94

Australian Capital Territory

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New South Wales

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Northern Territory

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South Australia

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Tasmania

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Victoria

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Western Australia

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In 2025: 65 babies named Walter across 1 of 8 states and territories.

How many babies in Australia have been named Walter?: Between 2014 and 2025, Walter was registered for 89 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Walter a popular name in Australia?: In 2025, Walter ranked #123 among boys' names in Australia, with 65 registrations.