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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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Origin LowLiterary, American
MeaningInvented literary name with heroic associations
U.S. rank (2025)#1489 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births119 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 814

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420122025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

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%
Behind the Name: kaladin

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.

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