Compare two names
Albert and Walter side by side: Albert peaked in 1921 and Walter in 1918; in 2025 they were given to 461 and 1,381 babies.
Albert and Walter, year by year
Girls and boys together; Albert solid, Walter dashed.
| Albert | Walter | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 461 | 1,381 |
| Rank 2025 | #614 among boys’ names | #252 among boys’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 494,420 | 634,804 |
| Peak year | 1921 | 1918 |
| Girls | 1% | 1% |
| Alive, estimated | 168,000 | 209,000 |
| Median age | 62 | 64 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.