Sloan

Sloan: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex name#840 in 2025

Pronunciation (IPA): /slษ™สŠn/ ยท /sloสŠn/

Meaning and origin of Sloan

  • A unisex given name.
  • A female given name.
  • A male given name.

How popular is Sloan?

#840girls, 2025
386U.S. babies in 2025
#572peak rank (2021)
11,268babies since 1880

Since 1880, 8,385 girls and 2,883 boys in the U.S. have been named Sloan (74% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #572 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #1082 in 1885. In 2025 it ranked #840 for girls, with 386 babies given the name.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880โ€“2025 (SSA)

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Sloan FAQ

What does the name Sloan mean?

A unisex given name. A female given name. A male given name.

How popular is the name Sloan?

Since 1880, 8,385 girls and 2,883 boys in the U.S. have been named Sloan (74% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #572 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #1082 in 1885. In 2025 it ranked #840 for girls, with 386 babies given the name.

Is Sloan a boy or girl name?

Sloan is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (8,385 girls and 2,883 boys since 1880).

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ€“2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.