Walter

At a glance

Walter is the #160 dog name in our records and #286 for cats. About 1 in 585 male dogs is called Walter, and the name is falling.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Walter?

#160dog name of 19,856
1 in 585male dogs
653dogs in the records
#286cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 1%Boys 85%Not recorded 14%

1% girls · 99% boys among 560 dogs with a recorded sex

Walter over the years

Falling
09.318.52013: 7.6, 2014: 10.2, 2015: 6.9, 2016: 6.6, 2017: 13.5, 2018: 9.0, 2019: 10.5, 2020: 16.1, 2021: 11.7, 2022: 5.4, 2023: 8.5, 2024: 4.72013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Walter per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

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Names that sound like Walter

Questions

Is Walter a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (99% male).

How popular is Walter for dogs?

Walter is the #160 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 653 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Walter?

Walter is said in 2 syllables: Wal·ter. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Walter?

Wally, Wallace and Waylon sound similar.

What breeds are often named Walter?

Labrador Retrievers, Chihuahuas and French Bulldogs are the breeds most often called Walter.

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