Bladimir
Bladimir is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Famous rule, peaceful ruler, or great power.
Origin and history
Bladimir is a spelling variant of the Slavic name Vladimir, which combines elements meaning 'peace', 'rule', or 'greatness'. It is occasionally used in the United States, often within Hispanic or Latin American communities influenced by the phonetic substitution of 'B' for 'V'. In recent years, it remains a rare choice in American birth records.
Popularity in the United States
1,203 babies in the United States have been named Bladimir since 1880. It ranks #3494 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1829.
States where it is most popular
- CA (57.1 %)
- TX (23.6 %)
- NY (13.8 %)
- NC (2.3 %)
- NJ (1.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 21 |
| 1980-1990 | 69 |
| 1990-2000 | 285 |
| 2000-2010 | 498 |
| 2010-2019 | 232 |
| 2020-2029 | 98 |
Fun facts
- The spelling with a 'B' reflects phonetic transliteration and regional orthographic habits where 'V' and 'B' sound similar.
- It derives from the Old East Slavic name Volodymyr or Vladimir, historically borne by medieval royalty.