Wally
2 countries#5608 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Wally was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,101 births recorded 1910–2025 · currently #5608 · peaked in 1959 with 185 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Illinois, New York, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
261 births recorded 1929–2022 · currently #2646 · peaked in 1994 with 13 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Hauts-de-Seine, Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Wally’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4675 | — |
| 2007 | #5901 | ↓1226 |
| 2008 | #7698 | ↓1797 |
| 2009 | #7692 | ↑6 |
| 2010 | #6698 | ↑994 |
| 2011 | #7502 | ↓804 |
| 2012 | #7050 | ↑452 |
| 2013 | #7026 | ↑24 |
| 2014 | #8130 | ↓1104 |
| 2015 | #6676 | ↑1454 |
| 2016 | #6349 | ↑327 |
| 2017 | #5526 | ↑823 |
| 2018 | #5540 | ↓14 |
| 2019 | #6777 | ↓1237 |
| 2020 | #5699 | ↑1078 |
| 2021 | #7587 | ↓1888 |
| 2022 | #5874 | ↑1713 |
| 2023 | #5927 | ↓53 |
| 2024 | #6199 | ↓272 |
| 2025 | #5608 | ↑591 |
Frequently asked questions about Wally
Is Wally a popular name?
Yes — Wally currently ranks #5608 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Wally more common for boys or girls?
Wally is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Wally most popular?
Wally peaked in 1959 in United States, with 185 recorded births that year.
Is Wally rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Wally’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1589 in 1910 to #5608 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Wally?
At least 5,362 babies have been recorded with the name Wally across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Wally popular in more than one country?
Yes — Wally appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Wally?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Wally include Vlad, Webb.
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