Slade
Every Slade since 1946 — 6,101 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Slade
Slade is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,055 in 2025 with 208 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1946, 6,101 American babies have been named Slade. Its peak came in 2007, when 246 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Slade stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Slade year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 208 | #1,055 |
| 2024 | — | — | 211 | #1,048 |
| 2023 | — | — | 184 | #1,142 |
| 2022 | — | — | 191 | #1,117 |
| 2021 | — | — | 199 | #1,074 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,302 | 187 | #1,073 |
| 2019 | — | — | 178 | #1,110 |
| 2018 | — | — | 179 | #1,098 |
| 2017 | — | — | 200 | #1,015 |
| 2016 | — | — | 188 | #1,054 |
| 2015 | — | — | 159 | #1,172 |
| 2014 | — | — | 176 | #1,092 |
| 2013 | — | — | 146 | #1,232 |
| 2012 | — | — | 146 | #1,221 |
| 2011 | — | — | 193 | #1,007 |
| 2010 | — | — | 200 | #988 |
| 2009 | — | — | 220 | #936 |
| 2008 | — | — | 221 | #923 |
| 2007 | — | — | 246 | #855 |
| 2006 | — | — | 145 | #1,169 |
| 2005 | — | — | 122 | #1,276 |
| 2004 | — | — | 99 | #1,434 |
| 2003 | — | — | 140 | #1,102 |
| 2002 | — | — | 119 | #1,183 |
| 2001 | — | — | 120 | #1,158 |
| 2000 | — | — | 116 | #1,186 |
| 1995 | — | — | 85 | #1,273 |
| 1990 | — | — | 43 | #1,835 |
| 1985 | — | — | 36 | #1,721 |
| 1980 | — | — | 32 | #1,801 |
| 1975 | — | — | 39 | #1,425 |
| 1970 | — | — | 40 | #1,333 |
| 1965 | — | — | 10 | #2,756 |
| 1960 | — | — | 11 | #2,667 |
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Famous people named Slade
- Slade Gorton Politician · 1928–2020
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Slade in 2025?
Slade ranked #1,055 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 208 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Slade?
6,101 babies have been named Slade in the United States since 1946, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Slade most popular?
Slade peaked in 2007, when 246 newborns received the name.
Is Slade a boy or girl name?
Slade is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Slade rising or falling?
Slade is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Slade?
Well-known people named Slade include Slade Gorton (politician).