Kaladin
Every Kaladin since 2012 — 816 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaladin
Kaladin is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,489 in 2025 with 119 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2012, 816 American babies have been named Kaladin. Its peak came in 2024, when 133 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kaladin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaladin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 119 | #1,489 |
| 2024 | 133 | #1,408 |
| 2023 | 97 | #1,722 |
| 2022 | 115 | #1,555 |
| 2021 | 80 | #1,908 |
| 2020 | 60 | #2,278 |
| 2019 | 49 | #2,641 |
| 2018 | 54 | #2,429 |
| 2017 | 43 | #2,822 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,398 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5,400 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,850 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,218 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,525 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaladin in 2025?
Kaladin ranked #1,489 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 119 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaladin?
816 babies have been named Kaladin in the United States since 2012, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaladin most popular?
Kaladin peaked in 2024, when 133 newborns received the name.
Is Kaladin a boy or girl name?
Kaladin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaladin rising or falling?
Kaladin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.