Wales

Boy name

Wales has been given to 38 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It peaked in 1939.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1939 (7 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1914

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Wales.

38 babies since 1920

38 babies since 1931

39 babies since 1915

39 babies since 1916

39 babies since 1925

39 babies since 1945

37 babies since 1921

37 babies since 1923

How popular is the name Wales?

Wales has been given to 38 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Wales peak?

Wales peaked in 1939, when 7 babies were given the name.

Is Wales a girl or boy name?

Wales is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Wales are boys).

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