Baldemar

Baldemar - A very unique male name

Baldemar appeared on the charts for the first time in 1920 on position #1431. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Baldemar and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Baldemar? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Baldemar. The baby boy name Baldemar was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3857 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Baldemar peaked in popularity 80 years ago in 1946 on position 792.

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Baldemar is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Baldemar is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,619 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,619.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Baldemar is where you live.

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Baldemar origin and meaning

Germanic, via Spanish

Spanish form of a Germanic name meaning 'bold, renowned' (bald 'bold' + mari 'famous')

Baldemar is the Spanish form of Waldemar, used in the US since 1920, largely in Spanish-speaking families, and peaking in 1946. It is a long, formal name that has been falling for decades.

Attested etymology

Baldemar is a 8 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Baldemar, pop culture references for the name Baldemar and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Baldemar

We've found the following names that sound similar to Baldemar, sorted by popularity.

Baldomero / Bladimir / Belton / Bladen / Blayden / Baldwin /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Baldemar

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Baldemar a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Baldemar?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

bahl-deh-MAHR · /bɑldəˈmɑr/

Around the world

• Waldemar (German) — The German form from which the Spanish form descends.
• Valdemar (Scandinavian) — The Scandinavian form of the same name.

Spellings and nicknames

• Valdemar — The Scandinavian form, also recorded in US data.
• Waldemar — The German form.

Nicknames: Baldo

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Baldemar as a strong, traditional family name with Germanic roots and Spanish use.

Worth knowing

• Its length invites the nickname Baldo whether you plan it or not.