Wallis
boy nameWallis entered the US charts in 1911, peaked at #1311 in 1940, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1911–2025
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rank today
#1311
peak (1940)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2066 |
| 1920s | #2233 |
| 1930s | #2026 |
| 1940s | #2274 |
| 1950s | #2814 |
| 1960s | #3446 |
| 1970s | #4824 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Wallis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wallis 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 Wallis in 2025?
- Wallis is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Wallis most popular?
- Wallis peaked in 1940, reaching #1311 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wallis with classmates?
- Wallis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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