Total births
41
Boys' name · since 1958
Paladin
Since 1958, U.S. Social Security records show 41 babies named Paladin, peaking in 2011. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 41
- total births
- 1958–2023
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Paladin is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 41 have been recorded since 1958.
Social Security Administration records show Paladin recorded 41 times among boys since 1958, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1958 to 2023.
- 41 total births
- 1958–2023 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
41 boys have been named Paladin since 1958, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2023.
- 41
- total births
- 1958–2023
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Paladin was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
11 babies were named Paladin in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
Paladin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Paladin's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1958, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2011 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Paladin at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2011
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1958
Paladin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–2023
- Peak year (2011)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 66 years of records
Paladin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Paladin's strongest decade.
16 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Paladin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
10 births
- 2000s
2000s
10 births
- 2010s
2010s
16 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 16 births (39% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Paladin? ▼
41 babies have been named Paladin since 1958. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 2011 with 11 births.
When was Paladin most popular? ▼
Paladin was most popular in the 2010s decade with 16 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
How long has the name Paladin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Paladin since 1958 -- 66 years through the most recent 2023 data.
What names are similar to Paladin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Palmer, Pal, Palani, Palash, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Paladin's data
- Paladin's decade-level peak was the 2010s (16 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Paladin
Nearby Names Like Paladin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Paladin
Palmer Boy
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Pal Boy
187 births
Palani Boy
30 births
Palash Boy
28 births
Palak Boy
5 births
Compare Paladin side by side: Paladin vs Palmer Paladin vs Pal Paladin vs Palani
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1958–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Paladin: Baby Name Since 1958 - 41 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/paladin. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Paladin draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.