Vladimir
- Pronunciation
- [Vla-di-mir]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Renowned Prince
- Origin
- Romanian
Vladimir Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 6,102 baby boys have been named Vladimir. The name peaked in 2016 with 180 US births that year (rank #1095). In 2024, ranked #1947 nationally — 852 places below its 2016 peak.
Top States for Vladimir
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Vladimir births are: New York (1,012), California (968), Florida (471).
Other Romanian-Origin Names Like Vladimir
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8-Letter Names Starting with V
Names with Vladimir's exact length and starting letter: Valborga, Valdemar, Valencia, Valentin, Valerica.
Quick Facts About Vladimir
Famous People Named Vladimir
3 notable figures from history and culture who share the name Vladimir.
- Vladimir Lenin — Politician (1870)
- Vladimír Mečiar is a former prime minister of Slovakia.
- Vladimir Nabokov was a Russian-born novelist, lepidopterist and chess composer.
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Compare Vladimir to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Vladimir against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).