Waldemar Boy

Popularity: #933 · Trend: ↗ Rising

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.

We also feature individuals named Waldemar who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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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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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Waldemar. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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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 #1771 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.

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 Total Births Boy
2025 5 5
2024 5 5
2022 5 5
2016 5 5
2014 5 5
2013 5 5
2010 6 6
2009 8 8
2008 8 8
2006 5 5
2004 5 5
2003 6 6
2002 9 9
2000 6 6
1998 9 9
1997 5 5
1996 9 9
1994 9 9
1993 6 6
1992 10 10
1991 9 9
1990 13 13
1989 6 6
1988 6 6
1987 12 12
1986 6 6
1985 9 9
1984 15 15
1983 11 11
1982 10 10
1981 6 6
1980 12 12
1979 11 11
1978 7 7
1977 12 12
1976 6 6
1975 12 12
1974 7 7
1973 7 7
1972 11 11
1971 10 10
1970 11 11
1969 11 11
1968 8 8
1967 22 22
1966 11 11
1965 16 16
1964 8 8
1963 10 10
1962 5 5
1961 8 8
1960 9 9
1958 7 7
1957 12 12
1955 9 9
1954 9 9
1953 13 13
1952 14 14
1951 10 10
1950 8 8
1949 8 8
1948 5 5
1947 7 7
1946 7 7
1944 6 6
1943 11 11
1942 11 11
1941 10 10
1940 8 8
1939 8 8
1938 12 12
1937 16 16
1936 16 16
1935 15 15
1934 14 14
1933 24 24
1932 23 23
1931 25 25
1930 22 22
1929 31 31
1928 34 34
1927 29 29
1926 32 32
1925 33 33
1924 45 45
1923 28 28
1922 38 38
1921 41 41
1920 39 39
1919 30 30
1918 47 47
1917 48 48
1916 46 46
1915 50 50
1914 36 36
1913 27 27
1912 9 9
1911 8 8
1910 7 7
1909 5 5
1908 7 7
1907 5 5
1906 10 10
1905 7 7
1903 7 7
1902 5 5
1901 5 5
1898 6 6
1896 6 6
1893 5 5
1891 6 6

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
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