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