Valdemar
Pronunciation: [ v-ahld-aym-AHR ]
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Valdemar first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 701 babies have been named Valdemar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Valdemar is past its peak , currently ranked #42,360 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,360
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Valdemar
Valdemar is a boy name .
Valdemar is currently ranked #42,360 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Valdemar include Val, Vald, Valdy, Valdie, Valde, Valdey, Valdeie, Mar, Mary, Marie, Vay, and Vaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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