Wallace
boy name#960 in 2025Wallace entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #69 in 1923, ranks #960 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#960
rank today
#69
peak (1923)
241
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #135 |
| 1890s | #134 |
| 1900s | #131 |
| 1910s | #125 |
| 1920s | #92 |
| 1930s | #128 |
| 1940s | #167 |
| 1950s | #231 |
| 1960s | #321 |
| 1970s | #488 |
| 1980s | #665 |
| 1990s | #1104 |
| 2000s | #1569 |
| 2010s | #1268 |
| 2020s | #956 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Wallace has been most popular in TX, CA, WA.
Living bearers
About 29,000 people named Wallace are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wallace alive today was born around 1936, making them about 89 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wallace in 2025?
- Wallace ranks #960 among US boy names in 2025, with 241 babies given the name.
- When was the name Wallace most popular?
- Wallace peaked in 1923, reaching #69 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wallace with classmates?
- Wallace will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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