Slade
Slade is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Valley or small grassy dell.
Origin and history
Slade originated as an Old English topographic surname given to someone who lived near a valley or dell. Historically rare as a given name, it has seen a steady rise in modern U.S. usage as a bold, sleek, single-syllable choice. Today, it fits well alongside other edgy surname-derived names.
Popularity in the United States
6,094 babies in the United States have been named Slade since 1880. It ranks #1543 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #994.
States where it is most popular
- TX (28.7 %)
- LA (7.6 %)
- CA (6.6 %)
- GA (5.6 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 11 |
| 1950-1960 | 38 |
| 1960-1970 | 181 |
| 1970-1980 | 355 |
| 1980-1990 | 316 |
| 1990-2000 | 700 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,548 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,765 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,180 |
Famous people named Slade
- Slade Heathcott: Baseball Player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Derived from the Old English word 'slæd', which referred to a valley or strip of green, marshy land.
- The name gained widespread pop culture visibility through the DC Comics character Slade Wilson, also known as Deathstroke.