Waldemar
- Pronunciation
- [Wal-de-mar]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Famous Ruler
- Origin
- German
Waldemar Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,505 baby boys have been named Waldemar. The name peaked in 1915 with 50 US births that year (rank #878). In 2024, ranked #14101 nationally — 13,223 places below its 1915 peak.
Top States for Waldemar
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Waldemar births are: Wisconsin (119), Minnesota (79), New York (45).
Other German-Origin Names Like Waldemar
If you like Waldemar's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
8-Letter Names Starting with W
Names with Waldemar's exact length and starting letter: Wafiyyah, Walborgd, Waldmunt, Wallache, Walthari.
Quick Facts About Waldemar
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valdemar | Famous Ruler | Male | German |
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Compare Waldemar to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Waldemar against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).