Sloan
Sloan is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Raider or warrior.
Origin and history
Sloan is a name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Sluaghadhán, meaning 'raider' or 'warrior'. Historically used primarily as a surname, it gained popularity as a sleek unisex first name in the United States toward the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Recent SSA records show a notable rise in usage for girls.
Popularity in the United States
8,385 babies in the United States have been named Sloan since 1880. It ranks #1827 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #668.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.8 %)
- CA (11.5 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
- MI (4.8 %)
- FL (4.8 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 38 |
| 1960-1970 | 146 |
| 1970-1980 | 131 |
| 1980-1990 | 185 |
| 1990-2000 | 582 |
| 2000-2010 | 908 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,853 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,542 |
Famous people named Sloan
- Sloan Stephens: Tennis Player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Sloan stems from the Gaelic personal name Sluaghadhán, which combines words for 'expedition' or 'host' with a diminutive suffix.
- The name gained significant widespread exposure in the U.S. through the character Sloane Peterson in the 1986 film Ferris Bueller's Day Off.