Sloan Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationSLOHN / /sloʊn/Irish; Scottish
Meaning
Irish: 'slope' or 'descendant of the warrior'; Scottish: 'slope' or 'from the land of the slough'
Historical & Cultural Background
Sloan is derived from the Irish surname O'Sluaghain, which means 'descendant of Sluagh', a personal name meaning 'warrior'. The name has been used as both a first name and surname in Ireland and Scotland. It gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Sloan has seen a gradual increase in popularity as a boy's name in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sloane
International Variants
- Sloane (English)
Famous people named Sloan
Sloan Wilson was an American author known for his novel 'The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit'.
Sloan Stevens is a professional American tennis player who has won multiple titles.
Sloan Kettering is part of the name of the renowned cancer treatment and research institution, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Sloan Ranger is a term used in the UK to describe a particular style associated with the upper-middle class.
Fictional characters named Sloan
Sloan Sabbith is a character from the television series 'The Newsroom', portrayed as a news anchor.
Sloan is a character in the video game 'Grand Theft Auto V', known for her role in the storyline.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sloan was first seen in the United States in 1885. Sloan has ranked as high as #1269 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, North Carolina, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Sloan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sloan (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 | |
| AR | 5 | |
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1915 | 13 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1918 | 10 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1920 | 11 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 25 |
| 1970 | 27 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 16 |
| 1973 | 26 |
| 1974 | 31 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 21 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 24 |
| 1981 | 21 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 23 |
| 1985 | 28 |
| 1986 | 27 |
| 1987 | 32 |
| 1988 | 30 |
| 1989 | 34 |
| 1990 | 29 |
| 1991 | 29 |
| 1992 | 34 |
| 1993 | 35 |
| 1994 | 48 |
| 1995 | 41 |
| 1996 | 52 |
| 1997 | 51 |
| 1998 | 38 |
| 1999 | 54 |
| 2000 | 46 |
| 2001 | 42 |
| 2002 | 43 |
| 2003 | 48 |
| 2004 | 49 |
| 2005 | 41 |
| 2006 | 44 |
| 2007 | 50 |
| 2008 | 54 |
| 2009 | 59 |
| 2010 | 72 |
| 2011 | 73 |
| 2012 | 74 |
| 2013 | 66 |
| 2014 | 73 |
| 2015 | 56 |
| 2016 | 74 |
| 2017 | 92 |
| 2018 | 87 |
| 2019 | 78 |
| 2020 | 69 |
| 2021 | 94 |
| 2022 | 84 |
| 2023 | 79 |
| 2024 | 72 |