Rising since 1985, #1,054 for boys today.
Popularity of Slade since 1946
Babies named Slade per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Slade's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 38 |
| 1960s | 181 |
| 1970s | 355 |
| 1980s | 316 |
| 1990s | 700 |
| 2000s | 1,548 |
| 2010s | 1,765 |
| 2020s | 1,180 |
Meaning & origin
Slade is a masculine name of English origin, derived from the Old English term for a valley. It has been in use as a given name since 1946, with its popularity steadily rising since 1985. In 2024, it reached its peak rank, reflecting a growing trend for surname-style first names. The name is most common in the southern states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Alabama. Currently ranking 1054, it remains a relatively uncommon but distinctive choice, with a solid topographical meaning that connects to the English landscape.
Slade is derived from the Old English word 'slæd', meaning 'valley' or 'dale'. It originated as a topographic surname for someone who lived in or near a valley. As a given name, it has been in occasional use since the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States, where it gained some popularity as a distinctive surname-turned-first-name.
Where Slade is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Slade
Names that share Slade's style, for a brother or sister.
