Masculine dossier · first seen 1910
Wally
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1959
Peak births
185
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Wally
How many people are named Wally?
An estimated 2,744 living Americans are named Wally.
How rare is Wally?
Wally is very rare among babies today, with 16 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 91.4% from its 1959 peak.
How old is the typical Wally?
The median age of a living American named Wally is approximately 63 years, with most bearers falling between 49 and 69 years old.
Is Wally still popular?
Yes. Wally is holding steady, with 16 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Wally most common?
Wally has its strongest geographic signal in California, where it appears 3.5× more often than the national baseline.
1910Peak 19592025
Peak year
1959
Decline from peak
91.4%
2025
16
All-time
4,954