Wales Name Popularity and Statistics
Wales is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Wales?
Wales is spelled W-A-L-E-S. The name has 5 letters.
Wales Popularity in 1968
Rank#4,136
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 1,307 places to #4,136 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 1939.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Wales Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1914 through 1968. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Boys | 5 | #4,136 |
| 1939 | Boys | 7 | #2,829 |
| 1932 | Boys | 5 | #3,776 |
| 1930 | Boys | 5 | #4,001 |
| 1922 | Boys | 5 | #4,307 |
| 1918 | Boys | 6 | #3,728 |
| 1914 | Boys | 5 | #3,264 |
When Was Wales Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1939 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #2,829
1918 · Boys
6 recorded births
National rank #3,728
1968 · Boys
5 recorded births
National rank #4,136
1932 · Boys
5 recorded births
National rank #3,776