Waldemar Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: VAL-de-mar //ˈvɑːldəmɑːr//
Origin: German; Slavic
Meaning: German: rule; Slavic: famous ruler
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Waldemar has its roots in the Old High German name "Waldemar," which is composed of two elements: "wald," meaning "rule" or "power," and "mar," meaning "famous" or "renowned." This name was adopted into various forms across different languages, including the Slavic variants, particularly in Polish and Czech, where it is often spelled as "Włodzimierz" or "Vladimír." The transition of Waldemar into English occurred through the influence of Germanic and Scandinavian cultures, particularly during the medieval period when the name was carried by various rulers and nobility. Historically, one of the most notable figures bearing the name was Waldemar II of Denmark, who reigned in the early 13th century and was known for his military campaigns and efforts to consolidate power in the region.
Additionally, the name appears in various forms in historical texts and chronicles, often associated with nobility and leadership. The name's presence in the chronicles of the Holy Roman Empire and its use among Slavic leaders further cemented its significance in European history.
Culturally, Waldemar has been associated with strength and renown, reflecting the meanings of its components. It has been embraced in various literary and artistic works, often symbolizing noble qualities.
The name has also been linked to several saints and religious figures, contributing to its enduring legacy in Christian contexts. The diminutive form "Waldo" has also emerged historically, adding to the name's versatility and appeal across different cultures.
Famous people named Waldemar
In this section, you will find notable people named Waldemar. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Waldemar who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Waldemar Januszczak is a journalist and art critic best known for his work with The Sunday Times, his television documentaries, and his books on art history.
Waldemar Czarnecki is a Polish artist best known for his contemporary sculptures and installations.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Waldemar was first seen in the United States in 1891.
Waldemar has ranked as high as #784 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in Wisconsin, Minnesota, New York, Illinois, and Michigan.
In the past 5 years the name Waldemar has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Waldemar is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Waldemar was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Waldemar (1993)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Waldemar.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1967 | 22 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1965 | 16 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1953 | 13 |
| 1952 | 14 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1943 | 11 |
| 1942 | 11 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1938 | 12 |
| 1937 | 16 |
| 1936 | 16 |
| 1935 | 15 |
| 1934 | 14 |
| 1933 | 24 |
| 1932 | 23 |
| 1931 | 25 |
| 1930 | 22 |
| 1929 | 31 |
| 1928 | 34 |
| 1927 | 29 |
| 1926 | 32 |
| 1925 | 33 |
| 1924 | 45 |
| 1923 | 28 |
| 1922 | 38 |
| 1921 | 41 |
| 1920 | 39 |
| 1919 | 30 |
| 1918 | 47 |
| 1917 | 48 |
| 1916 | 46 |
| 1915 | 50 |
| 1914 | 36 |
| 1913 | 27 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1910 | 7 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1908 | 7 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1906 | 10 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1896 | 6 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1891 | 6 |