Vladimir
Vladimir is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Great ruler, famous ruler, or ruler of peace.
Origin and history
Vladimir is a traditional Slavic name composed of elements meaning rule and peace or world. It has a long historical legacy in Eastern Europe and is recognized globally through major political and cultural figures. In the United States, it remains a distinctive choice, consistently used but outside the top mainstream rankings.
Popularity in the United States
6,190 babies in the United States have been named Vladimir since 1880. It ranks #1527 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1344.
States where it is most popular
- NY (27.2 %)
- CA (26.5 %)
- FL (12.7 %)
- TX (9.3 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 110 |
| 1920-1930 | 152 |
| 1930-1940 | 81 |
| 1940-1950 | 19 |
| 1950-1960 | 95 |
| 1960-1970 | 166 |
| 1970-1980 | 437 |
| 1980-1990 | 605 |
| 1990-2000 | 967 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,369 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,583 |
| 2020-2029 | 606 |
Famous people named Vladimir
- Vladimir Horowitz: Pianist, Musician
- Vladimir Nabokov: Novelist, Professor
- Vladimir Guerrero: Baseball Player
Nicknames
Vlad, Vova
Fun facts
- The second element '-mir' originally meant 'great' or 'famous' in Old Slavic, but evolved over time to also mean 'peace' or 'world'.
- Saint Vladimir the Great is venerated as a major historical and religious figure across Eastern Europe.