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Kaladin
♂ Boy
Pronounced KAL-ah-din /ˈkæl.ə.dɪn/Low
Meaning: Invented literary name with heroic associationsLow
In 30 seconds: Kaladin is an invented name from Brandon Sanderson's acclaimed fantasy epic The Stormlight Archive, borne by one of modern fantasy's most beloved heroes — a healer-soldier who struggles with depression while protecting the weak.
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MeaningInvented literary name with heroic associations
U.S. rank (2024)#1411 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births131 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 695
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Kaladin is an invented name from The Stormlight Archive (2010-present) by Brandon Sanderson. The character Kaladin is a surgeon-turned-soldier who becomes a Windrunner, able to fly and protect others.
Kaladin is used by parents who love Sanderson's Stormlight Archive and want a name with heroic literary associations.
Did you know? Kaladin Stormblessed is one of fantasy literature's most richly drawn characters — a surgeon's son who becomes a soldier and Windrunner, whose struggles with depression and determination to protect others have made him profoundly relatable to millions of readers.
Overall data confidence 60%
Variations
KalKaladine
Nicknames
Kal
Famous Bearers
- ★Kaladin Stormblessed (fictional) (fictional)Hero of Brandon Sanderson's The Stormlight Archive, a soldier turned Windrunner
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Frequently Asked
What does Kaladin mean?
Invented literary name with heroic associations
How do you pronounce Kaladin?
Kaladin is pronounced KAL-ah-din.
What is the origin of Kaladin?
Kaladin comes from Literary, American.
What names are similar to Kaladin?
Similar names include tolkien, finnick, draco.