Wally
girl nameWally entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #1416 in 1937, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#1416
peak (1937)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3994 |
| 1930s | #2645 |
| 1940s | #3869 |
| 1950s | #5181 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Wally are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Wally alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wally in 2025?
- Wally is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Wally most popular?
- Wally peaked in 1937, reaching #1416 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Wally with classmates?
- Wally will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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