Sloane
How to say it: SLOHN · /ˈsloʊn/
From the Irish/Scottish Gaelic surname Sloan, meaning 'raider' or 'warrior'; used as a given name in the US.
Sloane was the 166th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,077 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.1-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #127 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #166 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,077 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,596 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.1 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #127 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,359 among girls’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to wide use in recent decades, Sloane found its peak in the 2020s. At its high point now, it appears poised for more growth ahead.
What goes with it
Sleek in a single smooth syllable with a soft and breathy finish, Sloane makes a trim impression. Blair pairs closely in style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Sloane is about 1 in 67.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Irish.
In France: #1,359 for girls in 2025.
Ireland: #264.
Famous people named Sloane
- Sloane Stephens (born 1993)US American tennis player
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