Slade

Slade is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 209 boys in the United States.

Slade at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Slade

Slade belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Slade first appears in Social Security records in 1946. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #855 in 2007, and in 2024 209 babies received the name — 5,884 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Slade in US records

First recorded (US)
1946
Best US rank
#855 in 2007
Peak year
2007
Babies named Slade in 2024
209
Total since 1880
5,884

Slade in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2013
Best rank
#3822 in 2013
Babies named Slade in 2023
3
Total since 1996
11

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Slade mean?

The meaning of Slade is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Slade a boy or girl name?

Slade is a boy name. In 2024, 209 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Slade?

Slade comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Slade?

Slade first appears in US records in 1946. Its best-ever ranking was #855 in 2007, and 209 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].