Vladimir

Vladimir is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning “power and be strong.” In 2024 it was given to 81 boys in the United States.

Vladimir at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
“power and be strong”
Pronunciation
/ˈvlæ.dɪ.miə(ɹ)/

About the name Vladimir

Vladimir belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its meaning — “power and be strong” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Vladimir first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1044 in 1997, and in 2024 81 babies received the name — 6,102 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Vladimir in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#1044 in 1997
Peak year
2016
Babies named Vladimir in 2024
81
Total since 1880
6,102

Vladimir in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#592 in 2021
Babies named Vladimir in 2025
23
Total since 1996
564

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Vladimir mean?

Vladimir means “power and be strong” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Vladimir a boy or girl name?

Vladimir is a boy name. In 2024, 81 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Vladimir?

Vladimir comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Vladimir?

Vladimir first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #1044 in 1997, and 81 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Vladimir?

Vladimir is pronounced /ˈvlæ.dɪ.miə(ɹ)/ (IPA).

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