Will my child share the name Wallace with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Wallace per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Wallace in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Wallace becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Wallace has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 216 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1391 in 2021. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Wallace popular in the US as well as the UK?

Wallace is more popular in the US (#981) than in the UK (#2444). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Wallace a popular baby name in the United States?

Wallace ranks #981 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2444

Wallace

Wallace is a distinctive choice, ranked #2444 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Wallace in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2444

US Rank #981

About the Name Wallace

Wallace has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 216 places in five years. It was most popular in 2021 at #1391 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1998.

Wallace is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #981, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.