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Adelaide
Variant of Adelheidis, German
“noble, nobility”
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Walter
“army ruler”
Say it WAWL-terPronunciation may vary by region.
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The story behind the name
Meet Walter.
Walter is a Germanic name combining elements for rule or power and army. It is traditionally interpreted as ‘army ruler.’ The name’s meaning comes from those historical elements rather than its modern English sound.
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A little perspective
How popular is Walter?
Boys · 2025#2521,381 recorded births
Recorded US births over time
● Girls● Boys
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| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 252 | 1,381 |
| 2024 | Boys | 271 | 1,269 |
| 2023 | Boys | 267 | 1,276 |
| 2022 | Boys | 269 | 1,278 |
| 2021 | Boys | 271 | 1,281 |
| 2020 | Boys | 272 | 1,240 |
| 2019 | Boys | 278 | 1,282 |
| 2018 | Boys | 271 | 1,313 |
| 2017 | Boys | 265 | 1,366 |
| 2016 | Boys | 302 | 1,172 |
| 2015 | Boys | 309 | 1,158 |
| 2014 | Boys | 337 | 987 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
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Nicknames
No nicknames are listed yet. The name can stand beautifully on its own.
Variations & related forms
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