Gender: Male
Obie Walker, born Obie Dia Walker in Cochran, Georgia, was a professional boxer. Walker was the penultimate World Colored Heavyweight Champion from 9 October 1933, when he out-decisioned title holder George Godfrey in a 10-round fight at the Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to 20 July 1935, when he lost the title on a decision in a 15-round bout to former colored heavyweight champ Larry Gains on 20 July 1935 in Tigers Rugby Stadium, Leicester, England.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 14, 2024
On the name Obie Walker, Walker means Fuller, Cloth Washer, One who Thickens Cloth.
The name Obie Walker is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Walker is commonly found in United States of America, Peru, South Africa, and 68 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Walker is recorded 2,962 times globally, ranking it as the 15,179th most common name worldwide.
Walker is most prevalent in United States of America, with 1,095 occurrences, making it the 2,763th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Walker is found among 1 in every 1652 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #2,763 | 1 : 1,652 |
| Peru | #2,817 | 1 : 4,339 |
| South Africa | #6,876 | 1 : 12,607 |
| Hong Kong | #2,580 | 1 : 4,159 |
| Nigeria | #6,586 | 1 : 12,080 |
| Bolivia | #2,574 | 1 : 3,604 |
| Brazil | #6,388 | 1 : 9,663 |
| Malaysia | #11,559 | 1 : 23,697 |
| France | #11,984 | 1 : 16,506 |
| Italy | #13,345 | 1 : 16,199 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Walker from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Obie Walker, born Obie Dia Walker in Cochran, Georgia, was a professional boxer. Walker was the penultimate World Colored Heavyweight Champion from 9 October 1933, when he out-decisioned title holder George Godfrey in a 10-round fight at the Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to 20 July 1935, when he lost the title on a decision in a 15-round bout to former colored heavyweight champ Larry Gains on 20 July 1935 in Tigers Rugby Stadium, Leicester, England.
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