Waldemar Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Waldemar is an Old German name meaning 'famous ruler', derived from the elements for 'rule' and 'famous'. It has evolved through various forms such as Waldemarus and Waldemir. The name is often associated with historical figures and conveys traits of leadership and strength. It does not have biblical relevance, and it gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in royal contexts.
The name Waldemar is most popular in Wisconsin, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest 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, Waldemar has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, 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 West. Across generations, 'Waldemar' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1100th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1825th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2942nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3080th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5158th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11216th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15496th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Waldemar' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Waldemar"
Pronunciation
/ˈwɔːldɪˌmɑːr/
Origin
Old German
Etymology
The name Waldemar is derived from the Old High German elements 'wald' meaning 'rule' and 'meri' meaning 'famous'. It signifies 'famous ruler'.
Meaning
famous ruler
Language Evolution
Waldemar (Old High German), Waldemarus (Latinized form), Waldemir (Old Norse variant)
Historical Usage
Waldemar gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in Germany and Scandinavia, where it was borne by several kings and nobles.
Variants & Derivatives
Valdemar, Vladimir, Walther
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Waldemar is perceived as a traditional yet unique name, often associated with strength and leadership.
Famous People
Waldemar IV of Denmark, Waldemar the Great, King of Denmark, Waldemar Matušauskas, Lithuanian artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Waldemar"
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 "Waldemar"
"Waldemar" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1100th of 7545 | 644 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1825th of 6773 | 286 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2942nd of 7552 | 149 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3080th of 10718 | 174 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5158th of 16616 | 137 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 11216th of 24088 | 67 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 15496th of 23106 | 25 |
Regional Popularity of "Waldemar" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
39.34% 557th/1416 |
78.61% 1084th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
52.52% 812th/1546 |
- | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
56.09% 1363rd/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
48.89% 1703rd/3483 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Waldemar" 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 "Waldemar"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Waldemar" 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.