Waldemar
Pronunciation: [ v-AHLD-uhm-ahr ]
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Waldemar first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 525 babies have been named Waldemar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Waldemar is past its peak , currently ranked #31,007 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,007
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Waldemar
Waldemar is a boy name .
Waldemar is currently ranked #31,007 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Waldemar include Wal, Wald, Waldy, Waldie, Walde, Waldey, Waldeie, Mar, Mary, Marie, Way, and Waie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Waldemar include Walden . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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