Total births
55
Boys' name · since 1925
Walley
Since 1925, U.S. Social Security records show 55 babies named Walley, peaking in 1953. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 55
- total births
- 1925–1973
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Walley is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 55 have been recorded since 1925.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Walley has been recorded 55 times among boys since 1925, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1925 to 1973.
- 55 total births
- 1925–1973 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
55 boys have been named Walley since 1925, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1973.
- 55
- total births
- 1925–1973
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Walley was born in this single decade.
1953
Single peak year
9 babies were named Walley in 1953 - its busiest year on record.
Walley's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Walley's SSA record in two at 1958 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1925, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1953 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Walley at a glance
Last recorded 1973Peak year
1953
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1925
Walley popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1925–1973
- Peak year (1953)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Walley by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Walley's strongest decade.
20 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Walley births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1940s
1940s
10 births
- 1950s
1950s
15 births
- 1960s
1960s
20 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 20 births (36% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Walley? ▼
55 babies have been named Walley since 1925. It was last recorded in 1973. The peak year was 1953 with 9 births.
When was Walley most popular? ▼
Walley was most popular in the 1960s decade with 20 total births. The single peak year was 1953.
How long has the name Walley been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Walley since 1925 -- 49 years through the most recent 1973 data.
What names are similar to Walley? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Walter, Wallace, Walker, Walton, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Walley's data
- Walley's decade-level peak was the 1960s (20 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Walley
Nearby Names Like Walley
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Walley
Walter Boy
#271 631,172 births
Wallace Boy
#983 83,263 births
Walker Boy
#82 47,914 births
Walton Boy
#3275 5,889 births
Waldo Boy
5,716 births
Compare Walley side by side: Walley vs Walter Walley vs Wallace Walley vs Walker
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1925–1973 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Walley: Baby Name Since 1925 - 55 Births, Peak 1953." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/walley. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Walley draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.