Vadim
A Transliteration of Russian Вадим (Vadim).
Every Vadim since 1993 — 539 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vadim
Vadim is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,893 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 539 American babies have been named Vadim. Its peak came in 2002, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Vadim stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vadim year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,893 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,938 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,685 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,761 |
| 2021 | 15 | #6,013 |
| 2020 | 10 | #8,006 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,746 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,753 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,924 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,536 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,651 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,602 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,575 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,975 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4,209 |
| 2010 | 23 | #4,355 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,309 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,529 |
| 2007 | 24 | #4,239 |
| 2006 | 25 | #3,994 |
| 2005 | 23 | #4,053 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,995 |
| 2003 | 24 | #3,724 |
| 2002 | 27 | #3,342 |
| 2001 | 21 | #3,964 |
| 2000 | 21 | #3,911 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,814 |
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Famous people named Vadim
- Vadim Glowna Actor · 1941–2012
- Vadim Krasnoselsky Politician · b. 1970
- Vadim Repin Musician · b. 1971
- Vadim Devyatovskiy Athlete · b. 1977
- Vadim Milov Chess player · b. 1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vadim mean?
A Transliteration of Russian Вадим (Vadim).
How popular is the name Vadim in 2025?
Vadim ranked #11,893 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vadim?
539 babies have been named Vadim in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vadim most popular?
Vadim peaked in 2002, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Vadim a boy or girl name?
Vadim is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vadim rising or falling?
Vadim is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Vadim?
Well-known people named Vadim include Vadim Glowna (actor), Vadim Krasnoselsky (politician), Vadim Repin (musician).