Vadim is a Slavic origin male given name of Old Church Slavonic derivation meaning "to rule". It is related to the name Vladimir which means "ruling peace", and it was borne by several medieval princes, including Prince Vladimir II Monomakh (1053-1125), who was a Grand Prince of Kiev. The name Vadim gained popularity in Russia during the Soviet era, but it has been used since at least the 17th century. It is often shortened to the diminutive form Vadya or Vadyuk.
Between the years of 1993 and 2023, the name Vadim was given to a total of 524 babies in the United States. The popularity of this name varied over time.
From 1993 to 2007, there was a steady increase in the number of babies named Vadim each year. In fact, the name reached its peak popularity during these years with a total of 25 births in 2006. After that point, however, the popularity of the name began to decline.
Between 2008 and 2013, the number of babies named Vadim decreased significantly each year, dropping from 22 births in 2008 to just 13 births in both 2013 and 2014. However, the name still retained some level of popularity as evidenced by the fact that it was given to more than ten babies each year during this period.
In recent years, the popularity of the name Vadim has continued to fluctuate. There were 17 births in 2016 and 20 births in 2017, but these numbers decreased again to just 13 births in both 2018 and 2019. Interestingly, there was a slight increase in popularity in 2020 with 15 babies named Vadim, followed by another decrease to just 8 births each year in both 2021 and 2022.
Overall, while the name Vadim has experienced periods of both growth and decline in popularity over the past three decades, it remains a distinctive and unique choice for parents seeking an uncommon name for their baby boys.