Kaladin
A masculine name derived from a Slavic word meaning "bringer of victory".
Name Census estimates that about 690 living Americans carry the first name Kaladin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kaladin today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaladin births was 2024 (131 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaladin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Kaladin with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
690
~ 1 in 496,745 Americans
Peak year
2024
131 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,411
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Kaladin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kaladin from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 483 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaladin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kaladin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kaladins live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. Utah, Texas, Washington recorded the most babies named Kaladin, while Virginia, Tennessee, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 20 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaladin
The name Kaladin is of ancient origin, tracing its roots back to the Sanskrit language of the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "kala," meaning time or eternity, and "din," meaning day or light. Thus, the name Kaladin can be interpreted as "eternal light" or "everlasting day."
In Hindu mythology, Kaladin is mentioned as a name for one of the seven sacred rivers, symbolizing purity and spiritual enlightenment. The Kaladin river is said to have originated from the immortal realms and was revered for its purifying qualities. This association with divinity and celestial origins lent the name a sense of sacredness and reverence in ancient Indian culture.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Kaladin can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit texts and inscriptions from the 5th century BCE. One notable figure bearing this name was Kaladin, a renowned Vedic scholar and philosopher who lived during the 3rd century BCE. His writings on metaphysics and the nature of consciousness were highly influential in shaping Indian philosophical thought.
In the 8th century CE, Kaladin Maharaj was a revered spiritual leader and poet from the region of present-day Gujarat, India. His devotional verses and teachings on the path of bhakti (devotion) inspired countless followers and left a lasting impact on Hindu spirituality.
During the Gupta Empire (320-550 CE), a celebrated military commander named Kaladin Varma led the imperial armies to numerous victories, earning him a place in the annals of Indian history for his strategic brilliance and valor on the battlefield.
In the realm of literature, Kaladin Bhattacharya was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 16th century CE. His magnum opus, the "Kaladin Kavya," was a celebrated work of poetry that explored themes of love, devotion, and the human condition.
Throughout history, the name Kaladin has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, spiritual leaders, poets, and warriors. Its rich heritage and association with ancient Indian culture have imbued it with a sense of timelessness and reverence.
People
Kaladin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaladin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kaladin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaladin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 690 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaladin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 496,745 US residents.
Is Kaladin a common name?
We classify Kaladin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 695 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaladin most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaladin was 2024, when 131 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaladin is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kaladin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaladin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaladin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kaladin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaladin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kaladin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Kaladin as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.