Wallace is a distinctive choice, ranked #2440 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Wallace in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#2440
US Rank #964
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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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Wallace in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #981, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Wallace
Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Wallace per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Wallace in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Wallace is declining: down 212 places since 2020, to #2,440 in 2025. It peaked at #1,391 in 2021.
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.
Wallace ranks #981 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
9
UK babies named Wallace (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 212 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Wallace
Almost certainly the only Wallace in the class
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UK Popularity (1998–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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