Vardie
A feminine name derived from the Old Norse word "varth," meaning "guard" or "watchful."
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Vardie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vardie today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vardie births was 1914 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vardie. 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 Vardie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1914
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1914 SSA rank
#3,245
Tracked since 1914
Popularity
Vardie: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Vardie 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 Vardie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Vardie
The name Vardie is believed to have originated from the Old English word "weard," which means "guard" or "watchman." Its roots can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain, spanning from the 5th to the 11th century AD. This name was commonly used among the Germanic tribes that settled in various parts of England during this time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vardie can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086 to record the landowners and properties in England. The name Vardie appears as a variant spelling of the more common "Wardye," which was a common name among watchmen and guards.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Vardie of Gloucester was mentioned in historical records as a skilled archer and a member of the King's Guard. He gained recognition for his bravery and loyalty during the civil wars that plagued England at the time.
During the Renaissance period, a playwright named Vardie Shepard (1542-1612) gained recognition for his contribution to the development of Elizabethan theater. His plays often explored themes of honor, duty, and devotion, reflecting the values associated with the name Vardie.
In the 18th century, Vardie Fairchild (1720-1793) was a prominent English botanist and horticulturist. He is credited with introducing several new plant species to the British Isles and is remembered for his contributions to the study of plant taxonomy.
Another noteworthy figure was Vardie Cartwright (1795-1864), an English inventor and industrialist. He played a significant role in the development of the power loom, which revolutionized the textile industry during the Industrial Revolution.
Throughout history, the name Vardie has been associated with values such as vigilance, protection, and loyalty. Its enduring presence in various records and historical accounts reflects its cultural significance and the important roles that individuals bearing this name have played in shaping the course of events.
People
Vardie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vardie 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
Vardie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vardie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vardie 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 - US residents.
Is Vardie a common name?
We classify Vardie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vardie most popular?
The single biggest year for Vardie was 1914, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vardie is about 0 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 Vardie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vardie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vardie 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 Vardie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vardie 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 Vardie 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 Vardie?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Vardie at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.