Slade

Slade - A very unique male name

Slade appeared on the charts for the first time in 1968 on position #1234. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Slade and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Slade? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Slade. The baby boy name Slade was given to 157 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1052 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 9,339 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Slade peaked in popularity 19 years ago in 2007 on position 880.

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Slade is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Slade is currently topping the baby name charts in Arkansas at position #351 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,808.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Slade is where you live.

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Slade origin and meaning

English — transferred surname

A transferred surname from Old English slæd, 'valley' — originally for someone who lived in a small valley

Slade began as an English place-based surname and moved to first-name use in the late 20th century, entering the data in 1968. Its sharp, one-syllable sound kept it in low but steady use, peaking in 2007.

Attested etymology

Slade is a 5 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Slade, pop culture references for the name Slade and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Slade

We've found the following names that sound similar to Slade, sorted by popularity.

Slate / Slayde /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Slade

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Slade a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Slade?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

SLAYD · /sleɪd/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Slade Gorton — American politician, US senator from Washington state (1928–2020) Contemporary

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

Slade is picked for pure sound: hard-edged, brief and a little rebellious compared with softer surname names. It has never been common, which suits parents who want edge without invention.

Worth knowing

• The DC villain Slade Wilson (Deathstroke) is a strong pop-culture association.
• Can read as a word — a slade is also a type of valley — rather than a name.