Sloane Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSLOHN / sloʊnIrish; English
Meaning
Irish: 'sallow'; English: 'warrior'
Historical & Cultural Background
Sloane is derived from the Irish surname O'Sluaghain, which means 'descendant of Sluagh', referring to a warrior or raider. The name gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has been used for both boys and girls, though it is more commonly associated with females in recent years.
Trend Summary
Sloane has seen a gradual increase in popularity as a boy's name in the United States over the past few decades.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sloane was first seen in the United States in 1968. Sloane has ranked as high as #1352 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Sloane has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sloane (2021)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 20 |