NAME PROFILE
Valdemar
A name with diverse roots, often meaning 'swallow bird' or 'elegant' in Chinese, and 'God is gracious' as a variant of John. It suggests a personality that is both grounded and aspirational, marked by a gentle strength and a sophisticated outlook on life.
Key Stats
| Total births | 964 |
| Gender | Male (33% / 67%) |
| Peak year | 1953 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1925 |
| Most recent | 2006 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Chinese, Hebrew, Russian, French |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 90%CA — 10%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Yan Geling (Author, 'The Flowers of War') · Yan Liben (Artist, 'The Thirteen Emperors Scroll') · Yan Pascal Tortelier (Conductor, 'BBC Philharmonic') · Yan Greub (Linguist, 'The French Etymological Dictionary') · Yan Dhanda (Athlete, 'Swansea City AFC')
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