Slade
Meaningvalley, dell · Old English
- US rank
- #1,054
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #855 in 2007
208 babies were named Slade in the US in 2025. It has climbed 15 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1946–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Slade you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 8,210 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Slade, 208 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Slade would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySlade first shows up in US birth records in 1946, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 79 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2007, when it reached #855.
- Then vs nowSlade is 2.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 16,920 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 8,210.
- Where it's lovedSlade is most popular in Arkansas, where it ranks #332, followed by Mississippi (#370) and Alabama (#422). It's in the top 1,000 in 15 states.
- MeaningIn Old English, Slade means “valley, dell”.
About the name Slade
Slade is a boy name of English origin meaning “valley, dell”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with S and ending in “-ade”. US birth records list Slade for boys from 1946 to 2025, in 73 of those 80 years. Its best year was 2007, when it ranked #855 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,054, with 208 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 1.6 | 625,000 boys |
| 1950s | 1.8 | 546,448 boys |
| 1960s | 9.7 | 102,775 boys |
| 1970s | 22 | 46,361 boys |
| 1980s | 17 | 58,514 boys |
| 1990s | 36 | 27,685 boys |
| 2000s | 77 | 12,947 boys |
| 2010s | 94 | 10,643 boys |
| 2020s | 114 | 8,781 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Slade
What does the name Slade mean?
Slade means “valley, dell” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Slade?
Slade has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Slade a boy or girl name?
Slade is a boy name.
How popular is the name Slade?
Slade ranked #1,054 for US boys in 2025, given to 208 babies. Its best year was 2007 (#855).