Sloane Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSLOHN / sloʊnIrish; English
Meaning
Irish: 'sallow'; English: 'warrior'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sloane has Irish roots, derived from the Gaelic surname O'Sluaghain. It became popular as a given name in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century. Sloane is often associated with a sense of sophistication and modernity, particularly in urban settings.
Trend Summary
Sloane has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States since the 1990s.
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Famous people named Sloane
Sloane Stephens is a professional tennis player known for winning the US Open in 2017.
Sloane Crosley is an author recognized for her essays and novels, including 'I Was Told There'd Be Cake'.
Fictional characters named Sloane
Sloane is a character in the television series 'Alias', known for her role as a CIA operative.
Sloane is a character in the video game series 'Mass Effect', serving as a member of the crew.
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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 #315 nationally, which occurred in 2022, 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)
Top States for Sloane (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 201 | |
| TX | 156 | |
| NY | 119 | |
| IL | 104 | |
| PA | 86 | |
| OH | 80 | |
| FL | 77 | |
| NC | 66 | |
| MA | 62 | |
| CO | 62 | |
| MN | 58 | |
| WI | 56 | |
| NJ | 53 | |
| VA | 50 | |
| WA | 47 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 27 |
| 1964 | 22 |
| 1965 | 22 |
| 1966 | 22 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1968 | 18 |
| 1969 | 37 |
| 1970 | 41 |
| 1971 | 21 |
| 1972 | 21 |
| 1973 | 23 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 33 |
| 1986 | 30 |
| 1987 | 53 |
| 1988 | 55 |
| 1989 | 63 |
| 1990 | 66 |
| 1991 | 70 |
| 1992 | 92 |
| 1993 | 68 |
| 1994 | 63 |
| 1995 | 87 |
| 1996 | 72 |
| 1997 | 66 |
| 1998 | 98 |
| 1999 | 103 |
| 2000 | 83 |
| 2001 | 104 |
| 2002 | 102 |
| 2003 | 93 |
| 2004 | 148 |
| 2005 | 120 |
| 2006 | 163 |
| 2007 | 217 |
| 2008 | 264 |
| 2009 | 310 |
| 2010 | 497 |
| 2011 | 576 |
| 2012 | 640 |
| 2013 | 756 |
| 2014 | 882 |
| 2015 | 998 |
| 2016 | 1,191 |
| 2017 | 1,407 |
| 2018 | 1,631 |
| 2019 | 1,547 |
| 2020 | 1,584 |
| 2021 | 1,920 |
| 2022 | 2,056 |
| 2023 | 1,896 |
| 2024 | 1,937 |