Kaladin

Kaladin - A very unique male name

Kaladin appeared on the charts for the first time in 2015 on position #4100. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kaladin and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kaladin? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Kaladin. The baby boy name Kaladin was given to 64 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1546 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 22,911 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kaladin peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 1504.

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Kaladin is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kaladin is currently topping the baby name charts in Utah at position #338 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,425.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kaladin is where you live.

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Kaladin origin and meaning

Literary coinage by Brandon Sanderson

Coined by Brandon Sanderson for The Stormlight Archive; the author has given no stated etymology for it

Kaladin is the hero of Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive novels, beginning with The Way of Kings in 2010, and the name entered U.S. data in 2015. Following the Korra rule, because Sanderson has stated no construction or etymology, the coinage is datable but its meaning remains uncertain.

Origin uncertain

Kaladin is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Kaladin, pop culture references for the name Kaladin and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Kaladin

We've found the following names that sound similar to Kaladin, sorted by popularity.

Kolton / Kolten / Kelton / Klayton / Koltyn / Koltin / Keldon / Kalden /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Kaladin

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Kaladin a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kaladin?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KAL-uh-din · /ˈkæl.ə.dɪn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Kaladin Stormblessed — Protagonist of Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive novels (Fictional, 2010) Fictional

Style

LiteraryModern coinage

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Kaladin to honour a beloved fantasy hero, with Kal as a grounded everyday shortening.

Worth knowing

• Fans will recognise the source immediately; others will hear a modern invented name