Wales
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,829 in 1939
0 babies were named Wales in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Wales you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryWales first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1939, when it reached #2,829.
About the name Wales
Wales is a boy name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-les”. US birth records list Wales for boys from 1914 to 1968, in 7 of those 55 years. Its best year was 1939, when it ranked #2,829 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1968, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.3 | 444,444 boys |
| 1920s | 0.5 | 2,173,913 boys |
| 1930s | 1.6 | 636,943 boys |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 3,103,448 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Wales
What is the origin of the name Wales?
Wales has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Wales a boy or girl name?
Wales is a boy name.
How popular is the name Wales?
Wales is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1968. It peaked at #2,829 in 1939.