Boy · #3,680 in 2026

Wallen

Name: Popularity of the name Wallen in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Wallen, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,680

Peak Rank

#3,680 (2024)

Total Babies

116

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1942

First Year

2024

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#3680

Peak Rank

116

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Wallen

Wallen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1942, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 30 Wallens were born — ranking #3,680 that year. As of 2026, Wallen ranks #3,680 for baby boys with 30 births, with steady use. In total, more than 116 Wallens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Wallen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Wallen is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Wallon
Wollen
Wallin
Walin
Wahlen
Woolen
Woollen
Whalen
Whelan
Willen
Walloon
Wheelan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wallen

What does the name Wallen mean?

Wallen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1942. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Wallen in 2026?

In 2026, Wallen ranks #3,680 among boys' names in the U.S., with 30 babies given the name that year.

When was Wallen most popular?

Wallen reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #3,680 that year with 30 babies given the name.

Is Wallen a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Wallen is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Wallen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Wallen include Izzy, Troi, Aurelian. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Wallen

Wallen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1942 and has accumulated 116 births in the dataset. Wallen's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #3,680. Use the chart and map above to compare Wallen's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.