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Sloane

Sloane is a girl's name of English origin meaning “descendant of Sluaghadhán.” In 2024 it was given to 1,937 girls in the United States.

Sloane at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“descendant of Sluaghadhán”
Pronunciation
/sləʊn/
Also spelled
Sluaghadh

About the name Sloane

Sloane belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “descendant of Sluaghadhán” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Sluaghadh.

In the United States, Sloane first appears in Social Security records in 1958. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #140 in 2022, and in 2024 1,937 babies received the name — 22,586 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sloane in US records

First recorded (US)
1958
Best US rank
#140 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Sloane in 2024
1,937
Total since 1880
22,586

Spellings & short forms

Sluaghadh

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sloane mean?

Sloane means “descendant of Sluaghadhán” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Sloane a boy or girl name?

Sloane is a girl name. In 2024, 1,937 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sloane?

Sloane comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Sluaghadh.

How popular is the name Sloane?

Sloane first appears in US records in 1958. Its best-ever ranking was #140 in 2022, and 1,937 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Sloane?

Sloane is pronounced /sləʊn/ (IPA).

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