Vladimir

Vladimir - A very unique male name

Vladimir appeared on the charts for the first time in 1915 on position #1380. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Vladimir and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Vladimir? 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 Vladimir. The baby boy name Vladimir was given to 43 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1827 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 34,100 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Vladimir peaked in popularity 37 years ago in 1989 on position 909.

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Vladimir is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Vladimir is currently topping the baby name charts in Illinois at position #1,269 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,900.

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 Vladimir is where you live.

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Vladimir origin and meaning

Slavic

Old Slavic Volodimer — 'ruler of the world' or 'ruler of peace', from volod (rule) and mer/mir (great, peace, world)

Vladimir is one of the great Slavic names, borne by the prince who Christianised Kievan Rus' and by rulers ever since. Its elements combine ruling with greatness or peace. In the US it has always been an immigrant-community name, and its current associations are dominated by Russia's president.

Attested etymology

Vladimir is a 8 letter name with 3 syllables.

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

Similar to Vladimir

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

Valdemar / Valton / Velton /

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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 Vladimir

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 Vladimir 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 Vladimir?

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

VLAD-uh-meer · /ˈvlædəmɪər/
English usually says VLAD-uh-meer; Russian stress falls on the second syllable (vlah-DEE-meer).

Around the world

• Vladimir (Russian) — Original Slavic form
• Volodymyr (Ukrainian) — The Ukrainian form of the same name
• Vladimir (Serbian) — Used across South Slavic countries

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Vlad

Famous bearers

• Vladimir Lenin — Russian revolutionary and first leader of the Soviet Union, born Vladimir Ulyanov and known by this full name (1870–1924) Historical
• Vladimir Putin — President of Russia, the name's dominant living association (b. 1952) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Vladimir for a name with a thousand years of Slavic history and unmistakable weight. It has been falling in the US recently, partly under the shadow of its most famous bearer.

Worth knowing

• Dominant association is Vladimir Putin — a polarising namesake parents should choose with open eyes
• Also evokes Dracula-adjacent Vlad nicknames in popular culture