Declining since 2003, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Vadim since 1993
Babies named Vadim per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 88 |
| 2000s | 228 |
| 2010s | 167 |
| 2020s | 56 |
Meaning & origin
Vadim is a masculine name of Slavic origin that entered U.S. records in 1993, a relatively late debut for a name with centuries of use in Eastern Europe. It reached its peak popularity in 2002, when it was most common among boys. Since 2003, its usage has been on a gradual decline, making it a rare but recognizable choice. Despite its low rank of 10,695th in 2025, the name carries a strong cultural resonance in Russian-speaking communities.
Vadim is a name of Slavic origin, possibly derived from the Old East Slavic word 'vaditi' (to argue, to lead). It has been used in Russia and other Slavic countries since the medieval period. The name was borne by a 7th-century Eastern Orthodox saint, Saint Vadim of Persia, contributing to its early spread. It gained wider use in the 20th century, particularly in Russia and Ukraine.
“Vadim” around the world
Where Vadim lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
80
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vadya, Vadik, Dima
Variants: Vadym
Sibling names for Vadim
Names that share Vadim's style, for a brother or sister.
