Slade Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationslayd / /sleɪd/English; Old English
Meaning
English: 'slope' or 'valley'; Old English: 'slope'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Slade has its roots in Old English, where it referred to a geographical feature. It has been used as a surname before transitioning into a given name. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with a rugged, outdoorsy image.
Trend Summary
Slade has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States over recent years.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Slade was first seen in the United States in 1946. Slade has ranked as high as #1142 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Texas, Louisiana, California, Georgia, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Slade has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Slade (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 40 | |
| FL | 13 | |
| OK | 10 | |
| MS | 9 | |
| LA | 8 | |
| AL | 8 | |
| KY | 8 | |
| MO | 7 | |
| KS | 7 | |
| NC | 6 | |
| CA | 6 | |
| TN | 6 | |
| UT | 5 | |
| OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1960 | 11 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 12 |
| 1964 | 21 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 18 |
| 1967 | 18 |
| 1968 | 35 |
| 1969 | 37 |
| 1970 | 40 |
| 1971 | 38 |
| 1972 | 40 |
| 1973 | 31 |
| 1974 | 38 |
| 1975 | 39 |
| 1976 | 35 |
| 1977 | 40 |
| 1978 | 31 |
| 1979 | 23 |
| 1980 | 32 |
| 1981 | 35 |
| 1982 | 22 |
| 1983 | 27 |
| 1984 | 28 |
| 1985 | 36 |
| 1986 | 25 |
| 1987 | 42 |
| 1988 | 30 |
| 1989 | 39 |
| 1990 | 43 |
| 1991 | 55 |
| 1992 | 62 |
| 1993 | 58 |
| 1994 | 71 |
| 1995 | 85 |
| 1996 | 63 |
| 1997 | 79 |
| 1998 | 91 |
| 1999 | 93 |
| 2000 | 116 |
| 2001 | 120 |
| 2002 | 119 |
| 2003 | 140 |
| 2004 | 99 |
| 2005 | 122 |
| 2006 | 145 |
| 2007 | 246 |
| 2008 | 221 |
| 2009 | 220 |
| 2010 | 200 |
| 2011 | 193 |
| 2012 | 146 |
| 2013 | 146 |
| 2014 | 176 |
| 2015 | 159 |
| 2016 | 188 |
| 2017 | 200 |
| 2018 | 179 |
| 2019 | 178 |
| 2020 | 187 |
| 2021 | 199 |
| 2022 | 191 |
| 2023 | 184 |
| 2024 | 209 |