Sloane: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced SLOHN · 1 syllable
Sloane means “raider, warrior”, from Irish.
- Meaning
- raider, warrior
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- SLOHN
- US rank (2025)
- #141
- US babies a year
- about 2,505 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Sloane?
Sloane was the #141 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,089 babies. It’s rising: up 115% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #141 |
| Scotland | #471 |
| Ireland | #249 |
| Canada | #159 |
| Australia | #209 |
How old are people named Sloane?
Half of US adults named Sloane are older than 29; most are between 18 and 60. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Sloane
What does the name Sloane mean?
Sloane means “raider, warrior”. It comes from Irish.
How do you pronounce Sloane?
Sloane is pronounced SLOHN.
How popular is the name Sloane?
Sloane was the #141 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,089 babies. It’s rising: up 115% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Sloane?
Half of US adults named Sloane are older than 29. Most are between 18 and 60.