Declining since 1993, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Baldemar since 1920
Babies named Baldemar per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1989, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Baldemar's real moment was 1966.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 96 |
| 1930s | 187 |
| 1940s | 241 |
| 1950s | 274 |
| 1960s | 246 |
| 1970s | 250 |
| 1980s | 277 |
| 1990s | 268 |
| 2000s | 238 |
| 2010s | 121 |
| 2020s | 58 |
Meaning & origin
Baldemar is a Germanic compound name that has seen modest but consistent use in the United States since at least firstRecorded. Its peak came in peakYear, when it achieved its highest rank of rank. Since trajectory.since, usage has trended downward, and in latestYear it was given to roughly 1 in oneInN newborn boys. The name is strongly associated with Texas, its top state by far. While never a mainstream choice, Baldemar carries an old-world gravitas rooted in its etymology of boldness and renown. Its decline mirrors that of many classic Germanic names, but it retains a niche appeal among families valuing heritage and distinctiveness.
Baldemar is derived from the Old German elements 'bald' meaning 'bold, brave' and 'mar' meaning 'famous' or 'renowned'. The name was borne by early European nobility and saints, though it never achieved widespread popularity in the English-speaking world. It has been preserved among Spanish-speaking communities, particularly in Texas, where it was historically more common.
Where Baldemar is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Baldie, Bald, Mar
Sibling names for Baldemar
Names that share Baldemar's style, for a brother or sister.
