Sloan

Sloan - A very unique male name

Sloan appeared on the charts for the first time in 1920 on position #1940. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Sloan and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Sloan? 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 Sloan. The baby boy name Sloan was given to 11 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3092 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 133,299 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Sloan peaked in popularity 29 years ago in 1997 on position 1786.

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Sloan is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Sloan is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #1,636 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,636.

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 Sloan is where you live.

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Sloan origin and meaning

Irish — transferred surname

From the Irish surname Sloan, from Ó Sluaghadháin, from sluaghadh, 'a raid or expedition'; the surname's exact sense is debated

Sloan has been used for boys sporadically since 1920, though in recent decades the same name is far more associated with girls. Its small boys' peak came in 2022, and it has fallen back since.

Origin uncertain

Sloan is a 5 letter name with 1 syllables.

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

Similar to Sloan

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

Solomon / Shlomo / Salem / Salomon / Shalom / Salman / Shulem / Sholom / Saleem / Sulaiman /

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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 Sloan

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 Sloan 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 Sloan?

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

SLOHN · /sloʊn/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Sloane — The e-spelling, more common for girls — a separate established entry

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

SurnameInternational

Why parents choose it

For a boy, Sloan is a sleek, preppy surname name that now reads as a deliberate counter-choice, since most Sloans today are girls. Families choosing it for a son should expect that assumption.

Worth knowing

• Most people will assume Sloan is a girl.