Valdemar
Valdemar is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Famous ruler or powerful ruler.
Origin and history
Valdemar is a historic Germanic and Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse and Old High German elements meaning famous ruler. It is closely related to the Slavic name Vladimir due to early cultural contacts in Northern and Eastern Europe. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive classical choice.
Popularity in the United States
964 babies in the United States have been named Valdemar since 1880. It ranks #3717 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1900.
States where it is most popular
- TX (90.1 %)
- CA (9.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 17 |
| 1920-1930 | 66 |
| 1930-1940 | 94 |
| 1940-1950 | 81 |
| 1950-1960 | 82 |
| 1960-1970 | 94 |
| 1970-1980 | 100 |
| 1980-1990 | 95 |
| 1990-2000 | 122 |
| 2000-2010 | 123 |
| 2010-2019 | 63 |
| 2020-2029 | 27 |
Famous people named Valdemar
- Valdemar Poulsen: Engineer, Inventor
Fun facts
- Valdemar was the name of several medieval kings of Denmark who played pivotal roles in Scandinavian history.
- The name is a Germanic adaptation cognate to the East Slavic name Vladimir.