Wally
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Variant Of Walter Rules: Conquers.
- Origin
- German
Wally Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,938 baby boys have been named Wally. The name peaked in 1959 with 185 US births that year (rank #579). In 2024, ranked #6420 nationally — 5,841 places below its 1959 peak.
Top States for Wally
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Wally births are: California (445), Texas (294), Illinois (234).
Other German-Origin Names Like Wally
If you like Wally's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
5-Letter Names Starting with W
Names with Wally's exact length and starting letter: Wafid, Wafiq, Wahed, Wahid, Waite.
Quick Facts About Wally
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Compare Wally to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Wally against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).