Sloane Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Sloane is an Irish name that means 'warrior' or 'raider', evolving from the Gaelic surname 'O'Sluaghain'. It has historical roots in Gaelic and has transitioned into a modern given name. The name is popular in contemporary culture, seen as stylish and sophisticated, with no direct biblical relevance.

The name Sloane is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Sloane has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Sloane' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5548th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6514th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9526th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6143rd out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6119th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3410th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2301st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1069th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 208th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sloane' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sloane"

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Pronunciation

/sloʊn/

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Origin

Irish

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Etymology

The name Sloane is derived from the Gaelic surname 'O'Sluaghain', which means 'descendant of Sluagh' referring to a warrior or a raider.

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Meaning

warrior, raider

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Language Evolution

Sluagh, Sluaghain, O'Sluaghain, Sloane

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Historical Usage

The name Sloane gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a given name for both genders.

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Variants & Derivatives

Sloan, Sloane, Sloane, Sloany

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Sloane is perceived as a trendy and sophisticated name, often associated with a modern and urban lifestyle.

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Famous People

Sloane Stephens (tennis player), Sloane Crosley (author), Sloane Morgan Siegel (actor)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sloane"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Sloane"

"Sloane" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 5548th of 10718 52
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 6514th of 16616 90
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 9526th of 24088 94
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 6143rd of 23106 168
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 6119th of 12526 72
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 3410th of 19264 309
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 2301st of 27321 816
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1069th of 35406 3,584
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 208th of 30306 17,805

Regional Popularity of "Sloane" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - 71.13%
4464th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Sloane" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- 100.00%
2430th/2430
- 100.00%
2775th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- 55.44%
1931st/3483
- 64.61%
2613th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
72.86%
2685th/3685
53.79%
2407th/4475
39.55%
2054th/5194
46.73%
2952nd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
20.67%
947th/4582
18.61%
961st/5164
15.32%
1120th/7313
14.87%
1110th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
4.17%
166th/3984
3.97%
178th/4487
3.99%
272nd/6822
3.15%
198th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Sloane"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Sloane" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.