Sloan
Sloan is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Raider or warrior.
Origin and history
Sloan is an Irish surname turned given name derived from the Gaelic element 'sluaghadh', meaning 'raid' or 'expedition'. Traditionally masculine, it has seen increasing usage in the United States across genders in recent decades. It carries a sleek, modern, unisex appeal for contemporary parents.
Popularity in the United States
2,883 babies in the United States have been named Sloan since 1880. It ranks #2412 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1472.
States where it is most popular
- TX (58 %)
- CA (11.3 %)
- FL (6.9 %)
- NC (3.8 %)
- SC (2.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 62 |
| 1920-1930 | 58 |
| 1930-1940 | 32 |
| 1940-1950 | 42 |
| 1950-1960 | 43 |
| 1960-1970 | 106 |
| 1970-1980 | 190 |
| 1980-1990 | 252 |
| 1990-2000 | 411 |
| 2000-2010 | 476 |
| 2010-2019 | 745 |
| 2020-2029 | 461 |
Famous people named Sloan
- Sloan Thomas: American football player
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Old Gaelic personal name Sluaghadhán, derived from the word for a military expedition.
- Originally used strictly as an Irish surname, Sloan entered common usage as a given name in North America during the late 20th century.