Total births
13
Boys' name · since 1911
Vardaman
13 babies named Vardaman in U.S. Social Security records since 1911, with the highest year being 1911. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 13
- total births
- 1911–1927
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
Vardaman sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 13 recorded since 1911.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Vardaman has been recorded 13 times among boys since 1911, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1911 to 1927.
- 13 total births
- 1911–1927 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 62% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
13 boys have been named Vardaman since 1911, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1927.
- 13
- total births
- 1911–1927
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
62% of everyone ever named Vardaman was born in this single decade.
1911
Single peak year
8 babies were named Vardaman in 1911 - its busiest year on record.
Vardaman's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Vardaman's SSA record in two at 1927 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1927, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1911 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Vardaman at a glance
Last recorded 1927Peak year
1911
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1911
Vardaman popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–1927
- Peak year (1911)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Vardaman by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Vardaman's strongest decade.
8 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 62% of all-time use.
Vardaman births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
8 births
- 1920s
1920s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 8 births (62% of all-time use).
Vardaman by state
Where Vardaman concentrates geographically, total births since 1911
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 6 | 46.2% |
Mississippi share of Vardaman's total US births 46.2%
6 of 13 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vardaman? ▼
Vardaman has been given to 13 babies in the U.S. since 1911, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1927. 8 babies were born in 1911, its single highest year.
When was Vardaman most popular? ▼
Vardaman was most popular in the 1910s decade with 8 total births. The single peak year was 1911.
Where is Vardaman most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vardaman are Mississippi (6 births).
How long has the name Vardaman been used? ▼
Vardaman has been recorded in Social Security data since 1911, spanning 17 years of data through 1927.
What names are similar to Vardaman? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Varun, Varian, Varick, Vardaan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Vardaman's data
- Vardaman's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (8 total births) through the 1920s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Mississippi records the most Vardamans (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Vardaman
Nearby Names Like Vardaman
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vardaman
Varun Boy
#5324 2,598 births
Varian Boy
#7357 410 births
Varick Boy
257 births
Vardaan Boy
#2869 218 births
Varnell Boy
180 births
Compare Vardaman side by side: Vardaman vs Varun Vardaman vs Varian Vardaman vs Varick
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1911–1927 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Vardaman: Baby Name Since 1911 - 13 Births, Peak 1911." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vardaman. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Vardaman draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.