Walter Sperling

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Walter Sperling — army ruler
599K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Walter Sperling is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Walter is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. From the Old High German Waldhar, composed of wald (rule) and heri (army). A name common throughout medieval Europe. The surname Sperling: Alexander Sperling (1890–1973), German gymnast Andrea Sperling, American film producer Bert Sperling (born 1950), American author Bodo Sperling (born 1952), German artist Daniel Sperling (born 1951), American professor Dee Dee Sperling, musical entertainer Eduard Sperling (1902–1985), German wrestler Edward Sperling (1889–1946), official in the British Mandate of Palestine, and Zionist Elliot Sperling (1951–2017), American associate professor Fritz Sperling (born 1945), Austrian bobsledder Gene Sperling (born 1958), American economist and attorney George Sperling (born 1934), American cognitiv. Walter is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 599K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Walter reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Walter

Meaning: army ruler

Germanic

From the Old High German Waldhar, composed of wald (rule) and heri (army). A name common throughout medieval Europe.

Surname: Sperling

English

Alexander Sperling (1890–1973), German gymnast Andrea Sperling, American film producer Bert Sperling (born 1950), American author Bodo Sperling (born 1952), German artist Daniel Sperling (born 1951), American professor Dee Dee Sperling, musical entertainer Eduard Sperling (1902–1985), German wrestler Edward Sperling (1889–1946), official in the British Mandate of Palestine, and Zionist Elliot Sperling (1951–2017), American associate professor Fritz Sperling (born 1945), Austrian bobsledder Gene Sperling (born 1958), American economist and attorney George Sperling (born 1934), American cognitiv.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Walter is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 46%
United Kingdom 24%
Germany 13%
Australia 9%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Walter by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Walter Sperling

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Walter Sperling:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Walter?
The first name Walter originates from Germanic. From the Old High German Waldhar, composed of wald (rule) and heri (army). A name common throughout medieval Europe.
When was Walter most popular?
The name Walter reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Sperling?
The surname Sperling originates from English. Alexander Sperling (1890–1973), German gymnast Andrea Sperling, American film producer Bert Sperling (born 1950), American author Bodo Sperling (born 1952), German artist Daniel Sperling (born 1951), American professor Dee Dee Sperling, musical entertainer Eduard Sperling (1902–1985), German wrestler Edward Sperling (1889–1946), official in the British Mandate of Palestine, and Zionist Elliot Sperling (1951–2017), American associate professor Fritz Sperling (born 1945), Austrian bobsledder Gene Sperling (born 1958), American economist and attorney George Sperling (born 1934), American cognitiv.
What are the origins of the name Walter Sperling?
The name Walter Sperling combines two different traditions: the first name Walter has Germanic roots, while the surname Sperling originates from English.
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