Wally
Wally: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Wally
- A diminutive of the male given names of Waldo, Walter, Wallabee, and Wallace.
How popular is Wally?
Since 1880, 147 girls and 4,954 boys in the U.S. have been named Wally (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1450 in 1937. Its highest rank for boys was #579 in 1959. In 2025, 16 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Wally FAQ
What does the name Wally mean?
A diminutive of the male given names of Waldo, Walter, Wallabee, and Wallace.
How popular is the name Wally?
Since 1880, 147 girls and 4,954 boys in the U.S. have been named Wally (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1450 in 1937. Its highest rank for boys was #579 in 1959. In 2025, 16 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Wally a boy or girl name?
Wally is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 147 girls and 4,954 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.