Sloane

Sloane is a Irish girl's name. An Irish surname meaning "warrior". Its modern sound has a strong yet sleek quality.

How popular is Sloane in the United States?

In 2024, 1,937 girls in the United States were named Sloane, making it the 153rd most popular girl's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 369th a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2022, with 2,074 births.

Records for Sloane go back to 1958, and 22,990 babies have been given the name since.

What Sloane means and where it comes from

An Irish surname meaning "warrior". Its modern sound has a strong yet sleek quality.

Sloane is of Irish origin, described as modern in style.

Is Sloane a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Sloane went to 1,937 girls and 20 boys — 99% girls.

In practice it reads as a girls' name in the US.

Shorter names that share the opening of Sloane

  • Sloan

Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.

Sibling name ideas for Sloane

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sloane mean?

An Irish surname meaning "warrior". Its modern sound has a strong yet sleek quality.

Where does the name Sloane come from?

Sloane is of Irish origin, and is usually described as modern in style.

How popular is Sloane in the United States?

In 2024, 1,937 girls in the United States were named Sloane, making it the 153rd most popular girl's name that year.

Is Sloane a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Sloane went to 1,937 girls and 20 boys — 99% girls. In practice it reads as a girls' name in the US.

What are the short forms of Sloane?

Sloan is a shorter name in current US use that share the opening of Sloane.

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