The nameVladimir
Vladimir is a Slavic royal name meaning "ruler of the world".
- Boy's name
- Slavic
Meaning
Vladimir comes from the Slavic vlad, "rule", and mir, "peace, world".
Origin
Slavic.
History
Saint Vladimir the Great converted the Kievan Rus to Christianity in 988. In England and Wales the name reached 592nd in 2021.
Did you know?
- Vladimir Nabokov was also an expert on butterflies and described several species.
Famous people named Vladimir
- Saint Vladimir the Great
- Vladimir Nabokov, novelist
- Vladimir Horowitz, pianist
Popularity of the name Vladimir
Vladimir in the United States
Vladimir was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,583 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Vladimir. Its rise began around 1915, and it peaked in 2016. Half of all babies named Vladimir in the United States were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 104 births a year on average, against 159 in the five years before.
Vladimir in the United Kingdom
Vladimir was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 262 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Vladimir. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Vladimir in the United Kingdom were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 36 births a year on average, against 46 in the five years before.
Vladimir in France
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Vladimir
Names from the same generation as Vladimir, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vladimir mean?
Vladimir comes from the Slavic vlad, "rule", and mir, "peace, world".
What is the origin of the name Vladimir?
Slavic.
Is Vladimir a girl's or a boy's name?
Vladimir is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Vladimir?
In 2024, Vladimir was the 1931st most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 81 births.
What are the variants of the name Vladimir?
Variants and related names of Vladimir include Valdemar.
What are good sibling names for Vladimir?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Malina, Lucinda, Talya and Aminata for a sister, Boris, Konrad, Alton and Immanuel for a brother.
Who are famous people named Vladimir?
Saint Vladimir the Great; Vladimir Nabokov, novelist; Vladimir Horowitz, pianist.