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UK boy's name

Kaladin

A masculine name derived from a Slavic word meaning "bringer of victory".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kaladin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kaladin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 4 births.

This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2022 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Kaladin. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kaladin ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2022, when 4 boys were registered as Kaladin.
  • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaladin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5119

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2022

4 births

Estimated living

7

2026

Meaning

What does Kaladin mean?

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.

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Popularity

Kaladin over time

The chart below shows babies named Kaladin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2022 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Kaladin, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Kaladin
01234202220232024

Decades

Kaladin by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaladin was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4560 7 2

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FAQ

Kaladin: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kaladin in the UK right now?

In 2024, Kaladin was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Kaladin most popular?

The peak year on record was 2022, with 4 babies registered as Kaladin in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kaladin?

A masculine name derived from a Slavic word meaning "bringer of victory".

How many people are called Kaladin in the UK?

A total of 7 babies have been registered as Kaladin across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.