Sloane
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Warrior, raider, expedition
Origin: Irish (variant)
Popularity: Ranked #141 in 2025 with 2,077 babies born.
History: A variant of Sloan with the added 'e.' Sloane Square in London and the term 'Sloane Ranger' give it upper-class British associations. Ferris Bueller's girlfriend Sloane Peterson is a pop culture reference.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Sloane? About 1 in 1,593 babies born in 2025 were named Sloane, or roughly 5.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Sloane
What does the name Sloane mean?
Sloane means “Warrior, raider, expedition” from Irish (variant) roots.
What is the origin of the name Sloane?
Sloane has Irish (variant) origin. The traditional meaning is “Warrior, raider, expedition”.
How popular is Sloane?
Sloane ranked #141 in 2025 — given to 2,077 babies that year.
When was Sloane most popular?
Sloane peaked in 2025 with 2,077 babies registered that year.
Is Sloane a boy or girl name?
Sloane is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Sloanes in registered births are female.
Is the name Sloane rising or falling in popularity?
Sloane has risen 40 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #181 in 2020 to #141 in 2025.
How long has Sloane been recorded?
Sloane appears in birth records across 66 years — from 1958 through 2025.