Kaladin
Kaladin is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Literary name created by Brandon Sanderson, likely inspired by Arabic or Hebrew sound structures.
Origin and history
Kaladin is a modern literary name created by author Brandon Sanderson for his fantasy saga The Stormlight Archive. Introduced in the 2010 novel The Way of Kings, the name has quickly gained traction among fans of epic fantasy in the United States. Its usage has increased significantly in recent years as the book series grew in popularity.
Popularity in the United States
816 babies in the United States have been named Kaladin since 1880. It ranks #3860 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1345.
States where it is most popular
- UT (37.9 %)
- TX (10.3 %)
- WA (9.7 %)
- CA (9.4 %)
- AZ (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 212 |
| 2020-2029 | 604 |
Fun facts
- The name was created by fantasy author Brandon Sanderson for the central protagonist of his bestselling Stormlight Archive series.
- The vast majority of American children named Kaladin were born after 2020 as the book series grew in mainstream popularity.