Wallace
How to say it: WALL-iss · /ˈwɑləs/
From Old French 'waleis' meaning 'foreigner, Welshman'. Famously borne by Scottish hero William Wallace.
Wallace was the 879th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 241 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1920s, its births are up about 55% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #909 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #879 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 241 |
| Share of births | 1 in 13,756 |
| Peak decade | 1920s |
| Change over 10 years | +55% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #909 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long past its 1920s height, Wallace remains in steady use. Now far below that peak, it is expected to ease downward a little.
What goes with it
Mellow and soft with a breathy close, Wallace feels sturdy and affable. Walter belongs in the same conversation.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Wallace is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Wallace
- Wallace Shawn (born 1943)American actor and playwright
- Wallace Stevens (1879–1955)American poet
- Wallace Beery (1885–1949)American actor
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