Wally

Wally is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 14 boys in the United States.

Wally at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Wally

Wally belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Wally first appears in Social Security records in 1910. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #579 in 1959, and in 2024 14 babies received the name — 4,938 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Wally in US records

First recorded (US)
1910
Best US rank
#579 in 1959
Peak year
1959
Babies named Wally in 2024
14
Total since 1880
4,938

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Wally mean?

The meaning of Wally is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Wally a boy or girl name?

Wally is a boy name. In 2024, 14 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Wally?

Wally comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Wally?

Wally first appears in US records in 1910. Its best-ever ranking was #579 in 1959, and 14 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].