Wladimir

A boy's name of Russian origin with 11 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Wladimir is a three-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 11 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.

Wladimir is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Wladimir is a boy's baby name of Slavic origin meaning 'ruler of peace' or 'great ruler,' from vladeti (to rule) and mir (world, peace). The original form of Vladimir.

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Wladimir is cataloged under the Russian naming tradition. Names from the Russian tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.

In the U.S., Wladimir has been recorded as a boy's name since 1981, with 11 total births. Browse the Russian names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

Total births

Since 1981

2006

Peak year

6 births

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Popularity Over Time

Wladimir has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1981.

First appeared: 1981Peak: 2006 (6 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Wladimir
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2000s	6	#11998	▲
1980s	5	#7260	—

The Story of Wladimir

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2006, Wladimir is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Wladimir are most likely born between 1996 and 2006.

How rare is Wladimir?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Wladimir is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1981, peaked in the 2000s with 6 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(2 years, 1981–2006)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Wladimir
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2006	6	#11998	+1 (20.0%)
1981	5	#7260	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wladimir a boy's or girl's name?

Wladimir is primarily a boy's name.

When was Wladimir most popular?

Wladimir reached its peak popularity in 2006 with 6 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Wladimir?

Wladimir is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 11 babies in the U.S. since 1981. Its peak was in 2006.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1981–2006