Bold and famous
Derived from the Germanic elements 'bald', meaning bold or brave, and 'mari', meaning famous or renowned. It is a traditional name that has maintained a steady presence in Spanish-speaking communities while remaining rare in the broader United States.
About 10 boys were named Baldemar in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Birth name of Grammy-winning singer Freddy Fender
Labor union activist and MacArthur Fellow
