Waldemar
2 countries#12008 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Waldemar was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,510 births recorded 1891–2025 · currently #12008 · peaked in 1915 with 50 births
Most common in: Wisconsin, Minnesota, New York, Illinois, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
209 births recorded 1901–1970 · peaked in 1908 with 13 births
Most common in: Moselle, Bas-Rhin, Pas-de-Calais, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Waldemar’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | #5236 | — |
| 1993 | #7638 | ↓2402 |
| 1994 | #5868 | ↑1770 |
| 1996 | #5982 | ↓114 |
| 1997 | #9265 | ↓3283 |
| 1998 | #6314 | ↑2951 |
| 2000 | #9112 | ↓2798 |
| 2002 | #7055 | ↑2057 |
| 2003 | #9581 | ↓2526 |
| 2004 | #11356 | ↓1775 |
| 2006 | #12055 | ↓699 |
| 2008 | #9019 | ↑3036 |
| 2009 | #8985 | ↑34 |
| 2010 | #10766 | ↓1781 |
| 2013 | #12136 | ↓1370 |
| 2014 | #12108 | ↑28 |
| 2016 | #12185 | ↓77 |
| 2022 | #12330 | ↓145 |
| 2024 | #12349 | ↓19 |
| 2025 | #12008 | ↑341 |
Frequently asked questions about Waldemar
Is Waldemar a popular name?
Yes — Waldemar currently ranks #12008 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Waldemar more common for boys or girls?
Waldemar is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Waldemar most popular?
Waldemar peaked in 1915 in United States, with 50 recorded births that year.
Is Waldemar rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Waldemar’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #841 in 1891 to #12008 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Waldemar?
At least 1,719 babies have been recorded with the name Waldemar across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Waldemar popular in more than one country?
Yes — Waldemar appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Waldemar?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Waldemar include Wendel.
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