Boy · #4,210 in 2026

Vardaman

Name: Popularity of the name Vardaman in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Vardaman, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,210

Peak Rank

#1,290 (1911)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1911

First Year

1927

Last Year

1911

Peak Year

#1290

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Vardaman

Vardaman first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1911, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1911, when 8 Vardamans were born — ranking #1,290 that year. As of 2026, Vardaman ranks #4,210 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 13 Vardamans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Vardaman

Phonetically similar names — useful when Vardaman is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Vardeman
Vitamin
Vitamine
Varden
Hardiman
Vardan
Verdienen
Virtanen
Yardman
Vartan
Vrooman
Vardon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Vardaman

What does the name Vardaman mean?

Vardaman is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1911. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Vardaman in 2026?

In 2026, Vardaman ranks #4,210 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Vardaman most popular?

Vardaman reached its peak popularity in 1911, ranking #1,290 that year with 8 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Vardaman most popular?

Vardaman has historically been most popular in Mississippi. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Vardaman.

Is Vardaman a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Vardaman is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Vardaman?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Vardaman include Tarek, Latroy, Kenta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Vardaman

Vardaman is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1911 and has accumulated 13 births in the dataset. Vardaman's peak popularity came in 1911 when it ranked #1,290. Use the chart and map above to compare Vardaman's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.