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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Waldemar — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Walaa|Walden
GermanicBoy→ Stable

Waldemar

WAHL-duh-mar · 3 syllables

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#14101
→ Stable
#14101
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 4
Peak rank
#14101 in 2024
5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20222024

Rank #14101 · Rising since 2022

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Germanic boy names
Waldemar

Popularity score: 4  ·  SSA Rank: #14101

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
30 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
GermanicClassicBoy3-syllableOld High German RootRegalRoyal HeritageVintageStrongRare
Character
powerful rulersteadfast couragewise leadershipnoble strength
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Waldemars

strategicambitiouspowerfulcommandingexpansionist
STRONG
High confidence

Waldemar is a Germanic boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #14101 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#14101 · very rare
Waldemar at a Glance
Meaning:From Old High German 'wald' (forest) and 'mar' (famous), meaning 'famous in the forest' or 'renowned ruler'
Language root:Old High German · Proto-Germanic
Peak rank:#14101 in 2024
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Waldemar II of Denmark
Medieval King
Waldemar Malinowski
Polish Military Officer
Similar Sound
WalterWilmarValdezOswaldSiegmar
Similar Style
FrederickLeopoldCasimirUlrichDietrich
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Sibling names that pair naturally with Waldemar
WilhelmHeinrichBeatriceMargotGiselaKonrad
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Waldemar · Overview
Summary

Waldemar is a Germanic boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #14101 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Waldemar scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Classic · Regal · Strong character
Waldemar carries a bold, grounded, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
waldemar.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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