How Many People Are Named Wallie?

Complete statistics for the name Wallie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Wallie
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Wallie is a rare, old-fashioned name that's making a comeback. Only 128 people named Wallie live in the US today, which means just 1 in 2,572,659 Americans share this unique moniker. The majority of Wallies are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic name.

~128
Living in US
1 in 2,572,659
Americans
1922
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Walter
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,184
Worldwide Bearers
#230,515
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
600
🇵🇭 Philippines
186
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
86
🇨🇩 DR Congo
75
🇿🇦 South Africa
63
🇨🇦 Canada
48
🇳🇱 Netherlands
43
🇱🇷 Liberia
35
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
4
🇦🇺 Australia
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
110 (86%)
♀ Female
18 (14%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 89
12
Would be under 30 (3%)
15
Would be 30–60 (4%)
392
Would be over 60 (94%)

All 419 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1922

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
79
Modern Appeal
21
International
85

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Wallie Through the Generations

Wallie peaked in popularity in 1922 when 19 babies were given this name. Since then, it has become increasingly rare, with only 419 total births recorded throughout history. Today, most Wallies are over 60 years old, indicating that the name is predominantly associated with older generations. With an average age of 89, Wallie stands out as a name that's deeply rooted in the past but still cherished by those who carry it.

✨ Similar Names to Wallie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Wallie's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Wallie

How Many People Have the Name Wallie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 128 people in the United States currently share the name Wallie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,572,659 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Wallie a Common or Rare Name?

Wallie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Wallie Mean?

Wallie means "creative variant of Walter" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Wallie in SSA data, approximately 86% are male and 14% are female.

When Was Wallie Most Popular?

The name Wallie reached peak popularity in 1922, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Wallie?

Approximately 128 people named Wallie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 419. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,572,659 Americans.

Is Wallie a rare name?

Wallie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,572,659 Americans has this name.

What does the name Wallie mean?

Wallie means "creative variant of Walter" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Wallie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 86% of people named Wallie are male and 14% are female.

When was Wallie most popular?

Wallie peaked in 1922 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US128
All-Time Births419
1 in X1 in 2,572,659
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age89
Peak Year1922
World Rank#230,515
Male %86%
Female %14%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.