Valdemar
3 countries#12008 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Valdemar was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
964 births recorded 1912–2025 · currently #12008 · peaked in 2002 with 24 births
Most common in: Texas, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
47 births recorded 1910–1977 · peaked in 1968 with 8 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
7 births recorded 2006–2011 · peaked in 2006 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
7 births recorded 2006–2011 · peaked in 2006 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Valdemar’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #9948 | — |
| 2005 | #7096 | ↑2852 |
| 2006 | #5072 | ↑2024 |
| 2007 | #6262 | ↓1190 |
| 2008 | #9019 | ↓2757 |
| 2009 | #8985 | ↑34 |
| 2010 | #7087 | ↑1898 |
| 2011 | #10808 | ↓3721 |
| 2012 | #12274 | ↓1466 |
| 2013 | #12136 | ↑138 |
| 2014 | #12108 | ↑28 |
| 2015 | #9568 | ↑2540 |
| 2016 | #10744 | ↓1176 |
| 2017 | #10775 | ↓31 |
| 2018 | #9670 | ↑1105 |
| 2019 | #12145 | ↓2475 |
| 2020 | #6620 | ↑5525 |
| 2022 | #12330 | ↓5710 |
| 2024 | #12349 | ↓19 |
| 2025 | #12008 | ↑341 |
Frequently asked questions about Valdemar
Is Valdemar a popular name?
Yes — Valdemar currently ranks #12008 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Valdemar more common for boys or girls?
Valdemar is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Valdemar most popular?
Valdemar peaked in 2002 in United States, with 24 recorded births that year.
Is Valdemar rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Valdemar’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2544 in 1912 to #12008 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Valdemar?
At least 1,018 babies have been recorded with the name Valdemar across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Valdemar popular in more than one country?
Yes — Valdemar appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Valdemar?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Valdemar include Valery.
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