Name comparison · boy names
Walter vs. Wilder
In 2025, Walter leads at #251 among U.S. boys' names, with Wilder at #429. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Walter | Wilder |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Stable | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #251 | #429 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,381 | 743 |
| All-time peak | #10 in 1914 | #366 in 2021 |
| Uniqueness score | 31 / 100 | 39 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Minnesota (#73) | Vermont (#57) |