Total births
198
Boys' name · since 1915
Waldron
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 198 babies named Waldron, peaking in 1915. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 198
- total births
- 1915–1957
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Waldron is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 198 have been recorded since 1915.
Social Security Administration records show Waldron recorded 198 times among boys since 1915, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1957.
- 198 total births
- 1915–1957 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
198 boys have been named Waldron since 1915, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1957.
- 198
- total births
- 1915–1957
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Waldron was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
13 babies were named Waldron in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
Waldron's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Waldron's SSA record in two at 1932 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1932, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1915 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Waldron at a glance
Last recorded 1957Peak year
1915
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Waldron popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1957
- Peak year (1915)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Waldron by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Waldron's strongest decade.
64 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Waldron births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
46 births
- 1920s
1920s
64 births
- 1930s
1930s
42 births
- 1940s
1940s
33 births
- 1950s 13
1950s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 64 births (32% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Waldron? ▼
198 babies have been named Waldron since 1915. It was last recorded in 1957. The peak year was 1915 with 13 births.
When was Waldron most popular? ▼
Waldron was most popular in the 1920s decade with 64 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
How long has the name Waldron been used? ▼
Waldron has been recorded in Social Security data since 1915, spanning 43 years of data through 1957.
What names are similar to Waldron? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Walter, Wallace, Walker, Walton, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Waldron's data
- Waldron's decade-level peak was the 1920s (64 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Waldron
Nearby Names Like Waldron
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Waldron
Walter Boy
#271 631,172 births
Wallace Boy
#983 83,263 births
Walker Boy
#82 47,914 births
Walton Boy
#3275 5,889 births
Waldo Boy
5,716 births
Compare Waldron side by side: Waldron vs Walter Waldron vs Wallace Waldron vs Walker
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1915–1957 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Waldron: Baby Name Since 1915 - 198 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/waldron. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Waldron draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.