Vader Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Dutch
Gender Distribution:
27% Masculine / 73% Feminine
Meaning:
Vader means 'father' in Dutch and can also refer to the Star Wars character.
Meaning of the Name Vader
Vader is a Dutch name derived from the Dutch word 'vader', meaning 'father'. It is a patronymic surname used to indicate 'son of the father'. The name originated in the Netherlands and is commonly found among people of Dutch descent. In addition to its meaning as 'father', Vader can also be a reference to the iconic character Darth Vader from the Star Wars franchise.
Popularity of the Name Vader
The popularity for the name Vader peaked in popularity in the year 1915 with 7 births, which ranked number 6,515 out of 8,412 unique names for that year. Vader had the most female births in 1915 with 7, which ranked number 3,434 out of 4,967 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 6, which ranked number 10,808 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Vader has increased sharply over the last ten years from 5 births to 6 births, an increase of 20.00%. Among males, Vader has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 6 births, an increase of 20.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Vader
- 10 Year Trend of Vader: 20.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Vader: 20.00%
Popularity of Vader by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Vader. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Vader in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Vader is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Vader
- Total Births of Vader: 6 (1.84%)
- Male Births of Vader: 6 (1.84%)
Given the upward trend of Vader over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.84% increase in total births, for a total of 6 births in 2024. Male births for Vader have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 6 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.84%.