Vladimir Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Vladimir is a Slavic name meaning 'ruler of the world' or 'ruler of peace'. It has evolved from Old Church Slavonic and Proto-Slavic forms. The name is associated with leadership and has a significant historical background due to Saint Vladimir's role in the Christianization of Kievan Rus'. It has variants like Vlad and Vladislav and is perceived as a strong name in modern times, despite varying political connotations.
The name Vladimir is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Vladimir has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Vladimir' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2098th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2903rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2815th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1438th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1212th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1176th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1369th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Vladimir' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Vladimir"
Pronunciation
/vləˈdɪmɪr/
Origin
Slavic
Etymology
The name Vladimir is derived from the Slavic elements 'vladeti', meaning 'to rule', and 'mir', meaning 'peace' or 'world'. Thus, it can be interpreted as 'ruler of the world' or 'ruler of peace'.
Meaning
ruler of the world; ruler of peace
Language Evolution
Old Church Slavonic: Vladiměr, Proto-Slavic: *vladimĭrŭ
Historical Usage
Vladimir has been a popular name in Slavic countries, particularly in Russia, since the Christianization of Kievan Rus' in the 10th century, largely due to the influence of Saint Vladimir, the prince who converted the region to Christianity.
Variants & Derivatives
Vlad, Vladko, Vladislav, Volodymyr
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Vladimir is a well-known name, often associated with leadership and strength. It remains popular in Eastern Europe and is recognized globally, although it may evoke mixed perceptions depending on contemporary political contexts.
Famous People
Vladimir Lenin, Russian revolutionary leader, Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, Vladimir Nabokov, Russian-American novelist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Vladimir"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Vladimir"
"Vladimir" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2098th of 7545 | 237 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2903rd of 6773 | 125 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2815th of 7552 | 162 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1438th of 10718 | 578 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1212th of 16616 | 1,196 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1176th of 24088 | 2,189 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1369th of 23106 | 1,615 |
Regional Popularity of "Vladimir" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
69.92% 990th/1416 |
70.63% 974th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
71.21% 1108th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
64.77% 1574th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
53.22% 1563rd/2937 |
20.56% 716th/3483 |
60.35% 2123rd/3518 |
34.92% 1412th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
13.74% 615th/4475 |
28.59% 1485th/5194 |
16.92% 1069th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
32.56% 1492nd/4582 |
17.95% 927th/5164 |
18.72% 1369th/7313 |
12.27% 916th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
43.85% 1747th/3984 |
30.04% 1348th/4487 |
21.02% 1434th/6822 |
16.83% 1056th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Vladimir" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Vladimir"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Vladimir" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.