Vladimir
From Russian Владимир (Vladimir), as well as from other Slavic cognates, and reinforced by Medieval Latin Vladimirus, name of several saints in the Eastern Orthodox…
Every Vladimir since 1913 — 6,190 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vladimir
Vladimir is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,836 in 2025 with 87 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 6,190 American babies have been named Vladimir. Its peak came in 2016, when 180 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Vladimir stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vladimir year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 87 | #1,836 |
| 2024 | 81 | #1,955 |
| 2023 | 87 | #1,849 |
| 2022 | 108 | #1,625 |
| 2021 | 126 | #1,438 |
| 2020 | 117 | #1,471 |
| 2019 | 144 | #1,295 |
| 2018 | 145 | #1,275 |
| 2017 | 161 | #1,168 |
| 2016 | 180 | #1,095 |
| 2015 | 167 | #1,138 |
| 2014 | 166 | #1,146 |
| 2013 | 134 | #1,296 |
| 2012 | 147 | #1,216 |
| 2011 | 160 | #1,135 |
| 2010 | 179 | #1,081 |
| 2009 | 156 | #1,167 |
| 2008 | 160 | #1,141 |
| 2007 | 148 | #1,196 |
| 2006 | 151 | #1,136 |
| 2005 | 156 | #1,069 |
| 2004 | 117 | #1,286 |
| 2003 | 108 | #1,304 |
| 2002 | 122 | #1,167 |
| 2001 | 115 | #1,190 |
| 2000 | 136 | #1,060 |
| 1995 | 101 | #1,143 |
| 1990 | 86 | #1,180 |
| 1985 | 43 | #1,542 |
| 1980 | 42 | #1,493 |
| 1975 | 36 | #1,502 |
| 1970 | 34 | #1,460 |
| 1965 | 15 | #2,172 |
| 1960 | 10 | #2,862 |
| 1955 | 10 | #2,754 |
| 1950 | 10 | #2,572 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 14 | #2,172 |
| 1925 | 10 | #2,930 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,262 |
| 1915 | 21 | #1,549 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Vladimir
- Vladimir Lenin Politician · 1870–1924
- Vladimir Putin Politician · b. 1952
- Vladimir Nabokov Writer · 1899–1977
- Vladimir the Great Politician · 958–1015
- Vladimir Mayakovsky Writer · 1893–1930
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vladimir mean?
From Russian Владимир (Vladimir), as well as from other Slavic cognates, and reinforced by Medieval Latin Vladimirus, name of several saints in the Eastern Orthodox Church, from Old East Slavic Володимѣръ (Volodiměrŭ), Old Church…
How popular is the name Vladimir in 2025?
Vladimir ranked #1,836 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 87 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vladimir?
6,190 babies have been named Vladimir in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vladimir most popular?
Vladimir peaked in 2016, when 180 newborns received the name.
Is Vladimir a boy or girl name?
Vladimir is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vladimir rising or falling?
Vladimir is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Vladimir?
Well-known people named Vladimir include Vladimir Lenin (politician), Vladimir Putin (politician), Vladimir Nabokov (writer).