Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Volodymyr

Volodymyr is a Ukrainian given name of Old East Slavic origin. The related Ancient Slavic, such as Czech, Russian, Serbian, Croatian, etc. form of the name is Володимѣръ Volodiměr, which in other Slavic languages became Vladimir.

  • Ukrainian
Current Rank
#12,230
Peak Rank
#12,230 (2023)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2023
First Year
2023
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#12230
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Volodymyr

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Volodymyr is a Ukrainian given name of Old East Slavic origin. The related Ancient Slavic, such as Czech, Russian, Serbian, Croatian, etc. form of the name is Володимѣръ Volodiměr, which in other Slavic languages became Vladimir.

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • Ukrainian

The Story of Volodymyr

The earliest SSA record of Volodymyr as a baby boy name dates back to 2023, when 5 babies received it. 2023 was its biggest year on record, with 5 newborns named Volodymyr — #12,230 in the national rankings. Volodymyr last appeared in the published SSA data in 2023, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 5 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2020s to the 2020s.

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Variants & Related Forms of Volodymyr

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Volodymyr. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Volodya
  • Wolodymyr

Names that sound like Volodymyr

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Volodymyr

What does the name Volodymyr mean?
Volodymyr is a Ukrainian given name of Old East Slavic origin. The related Ancient Slavic, such as Czech, Russian, Serbian, Croatian, etc. form of the name is Володимѣръ Volodiměr, which in other Slavic languages became Vladimir.
What is the origin of the name Volodymyr?
Volodymyr has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Ukrainian.
How popular is Volodymyr in 2026?
In 2026, Volodymyr ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Volodymyr most popular?
Volodymyr reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #12,230 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Volodymyr a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Volodymyr is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Volodymyr?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Volodymyr include Abdilahi, Abdulmalek, Abdulwadud. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.
What are nicknames or variants of Volodymyr?
Common variants and related forms of Volodymyr include Volodya, Wolodymyr. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

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About the name Volodymyr

Volodymyr is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2023 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Volodymyr's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #12,230. Use the chart and map above to compare Volodymyr'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.