Rising since 2001, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Slayde since 1999
Babies named Slayde per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2008, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Slayde's real moment was 2019.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 112 |
| 2010s | 151 |
| 2020s | 86 |
Meaning & origin
Slayde is a modern and rare given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1999. It ranks 5,399th in popularity as of 2025, with an estimated 1 in 100,475 baby boys receiving the name that year. The name has been on an upward trajectory since 2001, peaking in popularity in 2019. Its spelling with a 'y' gives it a contemporary edge while echoing the surname Slade, which has Old English roots meaning 'valley'. Slayde remains a distinctive choice, not yet appearing among top state rankings, and its use is primarily concentrated in the 2010s and beyond.
Slayde is a modern and rare coinage, likely inspired by the surname Slade, which has Old English roots meaning 'valley' or 'glen'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1999 and has seen limited but increasing use, especially in the 2010s. Its spelling with a 'y' gives a contemporary, distinctive twist to the traditional Slade.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Slade
Sibling names for Slayde
Names that share Slayde's style, for a brother or sister.
