Paladin Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Latin word 'Palatinus', meaning 'of the palace', Paladin is a name associated with chivalry and valor.
Meaning of the Name Paladin
Paladin is a masculine name of English origin. It is derived from the Latin word 'Palatinus', meaning 'of the palace', which originally referred to the officials of the Roman Emperor. In medieval times, paladins were renowned knights known for their chivalry and valor. The name Paladin evokes a sense of nobility, righteousness, and strength.
Popularity of the Name Paladin
The popularity for the name Paladin peaked in popularity in the year 2011 with 11 births, which ranked number 16,723 out of 31,479 unique names for that year. Paladin had the most male births in 2011 with 11, which ranked number 7,005 out of 14,353 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Paladin
Popularity of Paladin by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Paladin. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Paladin in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Paladin is a great pick!
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