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Vladimir
BoyRussian, Slavic· “rule with peace”
- Meaning
- rule with peace
- Origin
- Russian, Slavic
- Pronunciation
- VLAD-uh-meer
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,836
- US babies 2025
- 87
- Best rank
- #1,044 (1997)
- Peak year
- 2016
Meaning and origin of Vladimir
Vladimir is a Russian and Slavic name that is usually said to mean “rule with peace”.
Vladimir combines Slavic elements meaning 'rule' and 'peace' or 'world'. It is closely associated with Vladimir the Great, the grand prince of Kyiv who adopted Christianity for his realm and was later venerated as a saint. The name remained a favorite among Russian, Ukrainian, Serbian and Bulgarian families, and Ukrainian uses the form Volodymyr. Writer Vladimir Nabokov is a well-known literary bearer. Vladimir feels strong and historic in English. Russian nicknames include Volodya and Vova, while English speakers often shorten it to Vlad.
Popularity over time
Vladimir first appears in US Social Security records in 1913. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,044 in 1997, and the most babies received it in 2016, when 180 were named Vladimir. In 2025, 87 babies were named Vladimir, and it ranked #1,836 nationally. That is 48% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #4,262 in 1920, #2,572 in 1950, #1,493 in 1980, #1,060 in 2000, #1,081 in 2010, and #1,836 in 2025. Of the 6,190 US boys named Vladimir since records began, 26% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 1,369 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Kain, Aston, Eamon, Kalvin, and Dashiell.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Vladimir ranked highest in Illinois, New York, and Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | #1269 | 6 |
| New York | #1287 | 9 |
| Florida | #1462 | 8 |
| California | #1575 | 11 |
| Texas | #1900 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Vladimir is usually pronounced VLAD-uh-meer, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with V and ends in “-ir”.
Middle names for Vladimir
A few middle names that flow with Vladimir: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Vladimir
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vladimir mean?
Vladimir is a Russian and Slavic name that is usually said to mean “rule with peace”.
What is the origin of the name Vladimir?
Vladimir has Russian and Slavic roots. Vladimir combines Slavic elements meaning 'rule' and 'peace' or 'world'.
Is Vladimir a popular name?
Not especially. Vladimir ranked #1,836 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Vladimir a boy or girl name?
Vladimir is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Vladimir?
Vladimir is usually pronounced VLAD-uh-meer. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings