Valdemar
Every Valdemar since 1912 — 964 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Valdemar
Valdemar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,750 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 964 American babies have been named Valdemar. Its peak came in 2002, when 24 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 Valdemar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Valdemar year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,750 |
| 2024 | 5 | #14,108 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | #14,186 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 12 | #7,003 |
| 2019 | 5 | #13,992 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,677 |
| 2017 | 6 | #12,141 |
| 2016 | 6 | #12,077 |
| 2015 | 7 | #10,557 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13,940 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13,936 |
| 2012 | 5 | #14,104 |
| 2011 | 6 | #12,190 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,555 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,807 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,815 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,589 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,287 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,612 |
| 2004 | 6 | #11,272 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,595 |
| 2002 | 24 | #3,664 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,878 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,565 |
| 1995 | 17 | #3,841 |
| 1990 | 14 | #4,159 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,746 |
| 1980 | 16 | #2,957 |
| 1975 | 12 | #3,231 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,819 |
| 1965 | 10 | #2,774 |
| 1960 | 13 | #2,417 |
| 1955 | 12 | #2,427 |
| 1950 | 8 | #3,006 |
| 1945 | 6 | #3,309 |
| 1940 | 8 | #2,852 |
| 1935 | 10 | #2,520 |
| 1930 | 13 | #2,285 |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,428 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Valdemar
- Valdemar II of Denmark Politician · 1170–1241
- Valdemar IV of Denmark Politician · 1320–1375
- Valdemar I of Denmark Politician · 1131–1182
- Valdemar, King of Sweden Politician · 1239–1302
- Valdemar III of Denmark Politician · 1314–1364
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Valdemar in 2025?
Valdemar ranked #13,750 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Valdemar?
964 babies have been named Valdemar in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Valdemar most popular?
Valdemar peaked in 2002, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Valdemar a boy or girl name?
Valdemar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Valdemar rising or falling?
Valdemar is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Valdemar?
Well-known people named Valdemar include Valdemar II of Denmark (politician), Valdemar IV of Denmark (politician), Valdemar I of Denmark (politician).