gender neutral
Wallace
foreigner, stranger, Welshman
About Wallace
Wallace commands respect with its dignified bearing and historical resonance, appealing to families who value substance and tradition. The name carries Scottish heritage proudly while transcending specific cultural boundaries. Its three syllables provide stately rhythm without becoming cumbersome, striking an elegant balance. Wallace offers the practical advantage of a built-in nickname—Wally—that provides versatility for different life stages and contexts. Parents selecting Wallace often appreciate names that have weathered time without losing relevance, proving their lasting quality. The name suggests intelligence, integrity, and quiet strength, qualities that serve well throughout life's various challenges. Wallace works beautifully in professional settings while maintaining approachability, never seeming either too casual or overly formal. The name has literary and historical connections that add depth without overwhelming its essential character. Children named Wallace often grow into the name's gravitas, finding it provides a foundation of dignity and self-assurance. Wallace represents thoughtful naming at its finest—classic without being dated, distinctive without being difficult.
Popularity of the Name Wallace
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #150 | ||
| 1881 | #141 | ||
| 1882 | #138 | ||
| 1883 | #124 | ||
| 1884 | #138 | ||
| 1885 | #129 | ||
| 1886 | #133 | ||
| 1887 | #146 | ||
| 1888 | #138 | ||
| 1889 | #123 | ||
| 1890 | #115 | ||
| 1891 | #146 | ||
| 1892 | #135 | ||
| 1893 | #133 | ||
| 1894 | #157 | ||
| 1895 | #137 | ||
| 1896 | #130 | ||
| 1897 | #127 | ||
| 1898 | #133 | ||
| 1899 | #131 | ||
| 1900 | #138 | #96 | |
| 1901 | #126 | #111 | |
| 1902 | #123 | #97 | |
| 1903 | #124 | ||
| 1904 | #130 | ||
| 1905 | #137 | #105 | |
| 1906 | #130 | #98 | |
| 1907 | #128 | #86 | |
| 1908 | #134 | #115 | |
| 1909 | #143 | #100 | |
| 1910 | #132 | #131 | |
| 1911 | #132 | #107 | |
| 1912 | #128 | #110 | |
| 1913 | #126 | #98 | |
| 1914 | #127 | #127 | |
| 1915 | #126 | #97 | |
| 1916 | #124 | #104 | |
| 1917 | #123 | #116 | |
| 1918 | #124 | ||
| 1919 | #107 | #89 | |
| 1920 | #93 | #88 | |
| 1921 | #88 | #94 | |
| 1922 | #87 | #86 | |
| 1923 | #69 | #98 | |
| 1924 | #87 | #93 | |
| 1925 | #92 | #90 | |
| 1926 | #95 | #96 | |
| 1927 | #96 | #102 | |
| 1928 | #104 | #97 | |
| 1929 | #106 | #88 | |
| 1930 | #112 | #100 | |
| 1931 | #114 | #116 | |
| 1932 | #117 | #108 | |
| 1933 | #120 | #123 | |
| 1934 | #129 | #123 | |
| 1935 | #133 | #112 | |
| 1936 | #130 | ||
| 1937 | #133 | #132 | |
| 1938 | #139 | #141 | |
| 1939 | #151 | #139 | |
| 1940 | #146 | #153 | |
| 1941 | #155 | #171 | |
| 1942 | #157 | #141 | |
| 1943 | #156 | #150 | |
| 1944 | #162 | #134 | |
| 1945 | #167 | #169 | |
| 1946 | #169 | #174 | |
| 1947 | #179 | #170 | |
| 1948 | #187 | ||
| 1949 | #193 | #155 | |
| 1950 | #198 | ||
| 1951 | #204 | #210 | |
| 1952 | #209 | #209 | |
| 1953 | #212 | ||
| 1954 | #222 | ||
| 1955 | #231 | #179 | |
| 1956 | #240 | ||
| 1957 | #256 | ||
| 1958 | #270 | ||
| 1959 | #271 | ||
| 1960 | #283 | ||
| 1961 | #289 | ||
| 1962 | #283 | #253 | |
| 1963 | #301 | ||
| 1964 | #309 | ||
| 1965 | #326 | ||
| 1966 | #331 | ||
| 1967 | #340 | ||
| 1968 | #361 | ||
| 1969 | #389 | ||
| 1970 | #405 | ||
| 1971 | #430 | ||
| 1972 | #439 | ||
| 1973 | #464 | ||
| 1974 | #487 | ||
| 1975 | #471 | ||
| 1976 | #500 | ||
| 1977 | #536 | ||
| 1978 | #576 | ||
| 1979 | #577 | ||
| 1980 | #553 | ||
| 1981 | #571 | ||
| 1982 | #607 | ||
| 1983 | #586 | ||
| 1984 | #607 | ||
| 1985 | #652 | ||
| 1986 | #737 | ||
| 1987 | #762 | ||
| 1988 | #811 | ||
| 1989 | #781 | ||
| 1990 | #893 | ||
| 1991 | #895 | ||
| 1992 | #896 | ||
| 1993 | #987 | ||
| 2018 | #882 | #903 | |
| 2019 | #895 | #812 | |
| 2020 | #919 | #919 | |
| 2021 | #892 | #726 | |
| 2022 | #970 | #861 | |
| 2024 | #984 | #900 | |
| 2025 | #964 | #836 | |
| 2016 | #786 | ||
| 2017 | #931 | ||
| 2023 | #796 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Canada
Variations of Name Wallace
- Wallis
- Wallas
- Walsh
Names Similar to Wallace
Nicknames for Wallace
- Wally
- Wall
- Ace
- W
Famous People Named Wallace
| Wallace Stevens | American poet |
| Wallace Shawn | American actor and playwright |
| Wallace Beery | American actor |
| Wallace Ford | English-American actor |
| Wallace Langham | American actor |
| Wallace Hartley | English violinist and bandleader on the RMS Titanic |
| Wallace Huo | Taiwanese actor and singer |
| Wallace Breem | English author |
| Wallace Fard Muhammad | Founder of the Nation of Islam |
| Wallace Hume Carothers | American chemist and inventor of nylon |
| Wallace Smith Broecker | American climatologist and geologist |
| Wallace Spearmon | American track and field athlete |
| Wallace Stegner | American novelist and conservationist |
| Wallace Chung | Hong Kong actor and singer |
| Wallace D. Wattles | American author and self-help pioneer |
| Wallace Terry | African-American journalist and author |
| Wallace Wade | American football coach |
| Wallace Clement Sabine | American physicist, known as the "father of architectural acoustics" |
| Wallace MacDonald | Canadian actor |
| Wallace Reid | American actor |
Characters Named Wallace
| Wallace Wells | Scott Pilgrim vs. the World - From the graphic novel and film series by Bryan Lee O'Malley and Edgar Wright |
| Wallace Fennel | Veronica Mars - From the TV series created by Rob Thomas |
| Wallace West | DC Comics - The alter ego of Kid Flash and later, the Flash |
| Wallace Breen | Half-Life 2 - A character in the video game series Half-Life |
| Wallace "Wally" Cleaver | Leave It to Beaver - From the TV series created by Joe Connelly and Bob Mosher |
| Wallace Ritchie | The Man Who Knew Too Little - Played by Bill Murray in the film |
| Wallace Boden | Chicago Fire - From the TV series created by Michael Brandt and Derek Haas |
| Wallace Avery | The Face of Love - A character played by Ed Harris in the film |
| Wallace Carter | The Simpsons - A minor character from the TV series |
| Wallace "Wally" West | The Flash - From the TV series based on DC Comics' Flash |
| Wallace Brady | The Brady Bunch - A character from the TV series created by Sherwood Schwartz |