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Sloane
GirlIrish· “from an Irish surname; host, army”
- Meaning
- from an Irish surname; host, army
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- SLOHN
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #141
- US babies 2025
- 2,077
- Best rank
- #140 (2022)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Sloane
Sloane is an Irish name that is usually said to mean “from an Irish surname; host, army”.
Sloane comes from the Irish surname Ó Sluagháin, descendant of Sluaghán, a personal name built on sluagh, meaning host or army. The London street and square named Sloane take their name from Sir Hans Sloane, the physician and collector whose holdings helped found the British Museum. As a given name Sloane has a sleek, sophisticated feel, often associated with elegance and city style. It is used mainly for girls, joining other one-syllable surname names such as Blair and Quinn. The spelling Sloan is also used, sometimes for boys.
Other spellings with the same sound: Sloan.
Popularity over time
Sloane first appears in US Social Security records in 1958. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 17 different years, starting in 2009. Its best national rank was #140 in 2022, and the most babies received it in 2025, when 2,077 were named Sloane. In 2025, 2,077 babies were named Sloane, and it ranked #141 nationally. That is 108% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #8,947 in 1980, #1,996 in 2000, #593 in 2010, and #141 in 2025. Of the 24,670 US girls named Sloane since records began, 47% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 10,125 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Evangeline, Wrenley, Kehlani, Amira, and Ember.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Sloane ranked highest in Colorado, Maine, and Utah.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | #58 | 79 |
| Maine | #67 | 15 |
| Utah | #78 | 52 |
| Massachusetts | #83 | 67 |
| Kansas | #86 | 34 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Sloane over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Sloane is usually pronounced SLOHN, with one syllable. It has six letters, starts with S and ends in “-ne”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Sloan.
Middle names for Sloane
A few middle names that flow with Sloane: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Sloane
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sloane mean?
Sloane is an Irish name that is usually said to mean “from an Irish surname; host, army”.
What is the origin of the name Sloane?
Sloane has Irish roots. Sloane comes from the Irish surname Ó Sluagháin, descendant of Sluaghán, a personal name built on sluagh, meaning host or army.
Is Sloane a popular name?
Yes. Sloane ranked #141 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Sloane a boy or girl name?
Sloane is mainly a girl's name. About 99% of US babies named Sloane over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Sloane?
Sloane is usually pronounced SLOHN. 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