Valdemar Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scandinavian
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Valdemar means 'famous ruler' or 'powerful ruler'.
Meaning of the Name Valdemar
Valdemar is a Scandinavian name of Old Norse origin. It is derived from the elements 'valr' meaning 'power' and 'meri' meaning 'famous'. Therefore, Valdemar can be interpreted to mean 'famous ruler' or 'powerful ruler'. The name has royal connotations and was often used by Scandinavian royal families throughout history.
Popularity of the Name Valdemar
The popularity for the name Valdemar peaked in popularity in the year 2002 with 24 births, which ranked number 8,455 out of 28,287 unique names for that year. Valdemar had the most male births in 2002 with 24, which ranked number 3,553 out of 12,487 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Valdemar
- 20 Year Trend of Valdemar: -79.17% 00
Popularity of Valdemar by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Valdemar. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Valdemar in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Valdemar is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Valdemar
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