Vlad
Common Romanian male given name, sometimes used as a short form of Vladimir, but more commonly a hypocorism of Vladislav.
Every Vlad since 1995 — 543 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vlad
Vlad is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,837 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 543 American babies have been named Vlad. Its peak came in 2004, when 26 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 Vlad stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vlad year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,837 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,802 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,269 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,851 |
| 2021 | 23 | #4,486 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,683 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,388 |
| 2018 | 21 | #4,727 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,284 |
| 2016 | 26 | #4,088 |
| 2015 | 19 | #5,047 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4,126 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,454 |
| 2012 | 24 | #4,239 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,970 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,230 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,910 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,702 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,799 |
| 2006 | 22 | #4,364 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,190 |
| 2004 | 26 | #3,629 |
| 2003 | 19 | #4,413 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,317 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,880 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,288 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,767 |
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Famous people named Vlad
- Vlad the Impaler Inspiration · 1431–1476
- Vlad II Dracul Politician · 1395–1447
- Vlad Călugărul Politician · 1425–1495
- Vlad Filat Politician · b. 1969
- Vlad Miriță Singer · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vlad mean?
Common Romanian male given name, sometimes used as a short form of Vladimir, but more commonly a hypocorism of Vladislav.
How popular is the name Vlad in 2025?
Vlad ranked #5,837 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vlad?
543 babies have been named Vlad in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vlad most popular?
Vlad peaked in 2004, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Vlad a boy or girl name?
Vlad is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vlad rising or falling?
Vlad is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Vlad?
Well-known people named Vlad include Vlad the Impaler (inspiration), Vlad II Dracul (politician), Vlad Călugărul (politician).