Vadir
A masculine given name of Persian origin meaning "vast" or "expansive".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Vadir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vadir today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vadir births was 2011 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vadir. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Vadir. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2011
11 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#7,468
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Vadir: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Vadir by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Vadir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Vadir
The name Vadir is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Arabic word "wadi," which means "valley" or "riverbed." The name likely emerged in regions where Arabic was widely spoken, such as the Middle East and North Africa.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vadir can be found in historical texts from the 9th century, where it was mentioned as the name of a prominent scholar and poet from the city of Baghdad. This individual, Vadir ibn al-Husayn, was renowned for his contributions to Arabic literature and his mastery of the Arabic language.
In the 11th century, the name Vadir gained further prominence when it was associated with a renowned Islamic philosopher and theologian, Vadir al-Din al-Razi. Born in 1149 in the city of Rayy (present-day Iran), al-Razi was a prolific writer and thinker who made significant contributions to various fields, including philosophy, medicine, and astronomy.
During the 13th century, the name Vadir appeared in religious scriptures and historical records from the Ottoman Empire. One notable figure was Vadir al-Din al-Aydini, a Turkish scholar and poet who lived from 1220 to 1289. He was known for his works on mysticism and Sufism, which had a profound influence on the spiritual and cultural landscape of the region.
In the 16th century, a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist named Vadir al-Din al-Shafi'i left a lasting legacy. Born in 1501 in Cairo, Egypt, al-Shafi'i was renowned for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the interpretation of Sharia law.
Another noteworthy individual bearing the name Vadir was Vadir Khan, a Mughal nobleman and military commander who lived in the 17th century. He played a significant role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire under the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb and was known for his military prowess and strategic acumen.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who carried the name Vadir, showcasing its rich heritage and significance across various cultures and time periods. The name has endured through the centuries, reflecting its deep-rooted origins and the diverse individuals who have left an indelible mark on history while bearing this name.
People
Vadir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vadir as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vadir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vadir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vadir going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Vadir a common name?
We classify Vadir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vadir most popular?
The single biggest year for Vadir was 2011, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vadir is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Vadir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vadir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vadir in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Vadir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vadir in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Vadir can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Vadir?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.