Holding steady, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Slone since 1992
Babies named Slone per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 | 16 |
| 2010s | 13 | 20 |
| 2020s | 17 | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Slone first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1994, making it a relatively modern given name. As of 2025, it holds a rank of 10,695, with an estimated 1 in 284,679 newborns receiving the name. Its peak year came in 2018, after which usage has remained stable. The name is most likely a variant of the Irish surname Sloan, which itself derives from the Gaelic Ó Sluaghadháin, linking it to an ancient lineage of warriors or raiders. Despite its recent adoption, Slone carries a sense of rugged simplicity and unisex appeal. It has not been associated with any particular state concentration, reflecting its scattered but consistent use across the country.
Slone is likely a variant spelling of Sloan, which is an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Sluaghadháin, meaning 'descendant of Sluaghadhán,' a personal name derived from 'sluaghadh' meaning 'raid' or 'expedition.' As a given name, Slone emerged in the late 20th century, primarily in the United States, and is used for both boys and girls.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Slone
Names that share Slone's style, for a brother or sister.
