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Wally

Recorded 1910–2025 · United States

Wally was most popular in 1959, when 185 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,292 that year. In 2025 it ranked #11,831, with 16 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 5,101 people named Wally.

Most popular in1959
Rank that year#1,292
Births that year185
Total since 18805,101

Wally over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Wally’s peak in 1959. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org