Name meaning & stats
Vadim
Vadim. 539 US babies since 1940, peak 2002. Notable Vadims are 1.3× over-represented as film directors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2002
539 US babies were named Vadim between 1940 and 2025.
Where Vadims end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.1× | Low · 2 people |
| Screenwriter | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
| Film director | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
| Writer | 1.0× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable men who are film directors, Vadims show up 1.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2002)