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Slade
BoyEnglish, Old English· “valley”
- Meaning
- valley
- Origin
- English, Old English
- Pronunciation
- SLAYD
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #1,055
- US babies 2025
- 208
- Best rank
- #855 (2007)
- Peak year
- 2007
Meaning and origin of Slade
Slade is an English and Old English name that means “valley”.
Slade comes from an Old English word for a valley or low-lying ground, and it began as a surname for someone who lived in such a place. As a given name, Slade has a strong, modern sound and a rugged, cool feel. It is also known through the English rock band Slade and through Slade Wilson, the comic book character known as Deathstroke. The name suits families who like short, distinctive boys' names with a bit of edge. It pairs well with longer, classic middle names and many surnames.
Popularity over time
Slade first appears in US Social Security records in 1946. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 4 different years, starting in 2007. Its best national rank was #855 in 2007, the same year it reached its highest count of 246 babies. In 2025, 208 babies were named Slade, and it ranked #1,055 nationally. That is 31% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,801 in 1980, #1,186 in 2000, #988 in 2010, and #1,055 in 2025. Of the 6,094 US boys named Slade since records began, 29% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 1,548 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Jovany, Jovanny, Nathen, Zack, and Deshaun.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Slade ranked highest in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Alabama.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | #351 | 10 |
| Mississippi | #409 | 8 |
| Alabama | #445 | 12 |
| Kentucky | #617 | 7 |
| Indiana | #662 | 10 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Slade is usually pronounced SLAYD, with one syllable. It has five letters, starts with S and ends in “-de”.
Middle names for Slade
A few middle names that flow with Slade: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Slade
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Slade mean?
Slade is an English and Old English name that means “valley”.
What is the origin of the name Slade?
Slade has English and Old English roots. Slade comes from an Old English word for a valley or low-lying ground, and it began as a surname for someone who lived in such a place.
Is Slade a popular name?
Not especially. Slade ranked #1,055 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Slade a boy or girl name?
Slade is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Slade?
Slade is usually pronounced SLAYD. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings