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Wladimir

vlah-DEE-meer /vlaˈdɪˈmɛr/ Russian

At a glance

In short
Wladimir is a strong and distinguished Russian name with a rich history, associated with great leaders and intellectuals.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2006 (#10,662)
Babies in 2006
6 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#6,262 in 1981
First recorded
1981

Meaning of Wladimir

Wladimir is a strong and distinguished name of Russian origin. It is commonly pronounced as vlah-DEE-meer (/vlaˈdɪˈmɛr/) in Russian. The name has variations, with the most common one being Vladimir. Wladimir has a rich history and is associated with great leaders and intellectuals. In recent years, it has been less popular in the United States, but it still maintains a certain level of uniqueness and charm. If you're looking for a name that exudes strength and character, Wladimir might be the perfect choice for your baby boy.

How to pronounce Wladimir

Russian

Popularity of Wladimir in the U.S.

Wladimir was last recorded in the U.S. in 2006, ranked #10,662 with 6 babies. It peaked at #6,262 in 1981. It first appears in the records in 1981.

Bar and line chart: Wladimir in the U.S., 1981–2006. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 6 in 2006. Line: rank among boy names, peak #6,262 in 1981, #10,662 in 2006.
  • Boys named Wladimir (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1981–2006. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1981⁠–⁠2006 2 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2006610,662back
198156,262new

Notable people named Wladimir

  • Wladimir Klitschko is a Ukrainian former boxer and multiple heavyweight world champion known for his powerful punches and athletic skill.
  • Wladimir Giesl von Gieslingen was an Austro-Hungarian general and diplomat best known for delivering the 1914 ultimatum to Serbia.
  • Wladimir van Wilgenburg is a Dutch journalist and author based in Erbil who writes primarily about Kurdistan.
  • Wladimir Rodrigues dos Santos is a former Brazilian footballer who played as a left-back.