Wales
boy nameWales entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2829 in 1939, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#2829
peak (1939)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3496 |
| 1920s | #4307 |
| 1930s | #3535 |
| 1960s | #4136 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Wales are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Wales alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wales in 2025?
- Wales is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Wales most popular?
- Wales peaked in 1939, reaching #2829 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wales with classmates?
- Wales will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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