Wallen
- US rank
- #3,949
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,430 in 1944
27 babies were named Wallen in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1942–2025
Most popular states (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 Wallen you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 63,291 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Wallen, 27 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Wallen would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWallen first shows up in US birth records in 1942, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 83 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1944, when it reached #3,430.
- Where it's lovedWallen is most popular in Indiana, where it ranks #844. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
About the name Wallen
Wallen is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-len”. US birth records list Wallen for boys from 1942 to 2025, in 7 of those 84 years. Its best year was 1944, when it ranked #3,430 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,949, with 27 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0.9 | 1,095,890 boys |
| 2020s | 13 | 77,922 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 Wallen
What is the origin of the name Wallen?
Wallen has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Wallen a boy or girl name?
Wallen is a boy name.
How popular is the name Wallen?
Wallen ranked #3,949 for US boys in 2025, given to 27 babies. Its best year was 1944 (#3,430).