Vlad Boy

Popularity: #911 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationVLAHD / vlæd

Slavic; Romanian

Meaning

glorious ruler (Slavic); son of the dragon (Romanian)

Historical & Cultural Background

In Slavic cultures, Vlad is often associated with leadership and nobility, stemming from the word 'vladeti,' meaning 'to rule.' In Romania, the name is famously linked to Vlad the Impaler, a historical figure known for his fierce reputation and association with the Dracula legend.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Vlado
  • Vladislav
  • Vladko

International Variants

  • Vladislav (Slavic)
  • Vladko (Slavic)
  • Władysław (Polish)

Famous people named Vlad

Vlad the Impaler — historical figure.

Fictional characters named Vlad

Vlad Dracula — Bram Stoker's Dracula.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Vlad was first seen in the United States in 1995. Vlad has ranked as high as #1316 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in California, Washington, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Vlad has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Vlad (2018)

StateBirthsShare
IL 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19957
19967
199714
19998
200014
200116
200219
200319
200426
200522
200622
200720
200821
200920
201024
201119
201224
201322
201425
201519
201626
201718
201821
201914
202016
202123
202216
202312
202413