Sloane Girl

Popularity: #138 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SLOHN /sloʊn/

Origin: Irish; English

Meaning: Irish: 'sallow'; English: 'warrior'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Sloane has its roots in the Irish surname "O'Sluaghain," which is derived from the Gaelic word "sluagh," meaning "army" or "warrior." The surname was originally used to denote a family or clan associated with a warrior lineage. Over time, the name evolved and was anglicized to Sloane, becoming more widely recognized as a given name in English-speaking countries.

The transition from a surname to a first name reflects a broader trend in naming practices, where surnames are adopted as first names, particularly in the 20th century. Historically, the name Sloane gained prominence through notable figures and cultural references.

One significant milestone was the establishment of the Sloane family in Ireland, which contributed to the name's recognition. Additionally, the name is associated with Sir Hans Sloane, an English physician and naturalist in the 17th century, who played a crucial role in the development of the British Museum.

His contributions to science and the collection of artifacts helped elevate the name's status in cultural history. Culturally, Sloane carries connotations of strength and resilience, reflective of its original meaning related to warriors.

This association has allowed the name to resonate with various traditions and narratives throughout history. The name has also been linked to themes of nobility and leadership, further enhancing its appeal.

While Sloane is primarily recognized as a feminine name in contemporary contexts, its historical roots and connections to notable figures contribute to its enduring significance.

Famous people named Sloane

In this section, you will find notable people named Sloane. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Sloane who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Sloane who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Sloane Stephens is a professional tennis player best known for winning the 2017 US Open, reaching the finals of the 2018 French Open, and being a former world No. 3.

Fictional characters named Sloane

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Sloane is a fictional character from the TV series Alias. She is a skilled operative and a key member of the espionage organization SD-6.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sloane was first seen in the United States in 1958.

Sloane has ranked as high as #323 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Sloane has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Sloane is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Sloane was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Sloane.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 2,089 12 2,077
2024 1,961 20 1,941
2023 1,921 24 1,897
2022 2,074 18 2,056
2021 1,941 21 1,920
2020 1,599 15 1,584
2019 1,565 18 1,547
2018 1,643 12 1,631
2017 1,415 8 1,407
2016 1,208 17 1,191
2015 998 0 998
2014 888 6 882
2013 765 9 756
2012 646 6 640
2011 591 15 576
2010 503 6 497
2009 317 7 310
2008 271 7 264
2007 225 8 217
2006 163 0 163
2005 126 6 120
2004 148 0 148
2003 103 10 93
2002 109 7 102
2001 112 8 104
2000 92 8 84
1999 109 6 103
1998 98 0 98
1997 66 0 66
1996 72 0 72
1995 97 10 87
1994 72 9 63
1993 78 10 68
1992 102 10 92
1991 81 11 70
1990 71 5 66
1989 73 10 63
1988 61 6 55
1987 53 0 53
1986 37 7 30
1985 33 0 33
1984 15 0 15
1983 23 6 17
1982 17 0 17
1981 21 6 15
1980 17 10 7
1979 16 0 16
1978 12 0 12
1977 18 0 18
1976 17 5 12
1975 16 5 11
1974 17 0 17
1973 29 6 23
1972 29 8 21
1971 27 6 21
1970 49 7 42
1969 37 0 37
1968 23 5 18
1967 11 0 11
1966 22 0 22
1965 22 0 22
1964 22 0 22
1963 27 0 27
1962 8 0 8
1961 8 0 8
1958 7 0 7

Top States for Sloane (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 201
10%
TX 156
8%
NY 119
6%
IL 104
5%
PA 86
4%
OH 80
4%
FL 77
4%
NC 66
3%
MI 64
3%
MA 62
3%
CO 62
3%
MN 58
3%
WI 56
3%
NJ 53
3%
VA 50
3%
WA 47
2%
MO 46
2%
AZ 41
2%
UT 40
2%
TN 39
2%
IN 39
2%
CT 36
2%
GA 33
2%
MD 32
2%
SC 26
1%
NE 25
1%
OK 22
1%
OR 22
1%
IA 19
1%
DC 18
1%
KS 18
1%
KY 17
1%
LA 16
1%
AL 14
1%
AR 12
1%
ID 11
1%
DE 11
1%
MT 9
0%
NV 7
0%
NH 7
0%
WV 6
0%
VT 5
0%
RI 5
0%