Slade Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Slade has its roots in Old English, meaning 'valley' or 'slope'. It has evolved through the language from Old English to Modern English. The name is often associated with strength and adventure, and while it has biblical relevance, it does not have direct connections to biblical stories. It gained popularity in the 20th century and has variants like Slaid and Sladen.
The name Slade is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Slade has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Slade' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3350th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1543rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1683rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1120th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1100th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 27734th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Slade' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Slade"
Pronunciation
/sleɪd/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Slade originates from the Old English word 'slaed', which means 'valley' or 'slope'. It was used to denote someone who lived near or in a valley.
Meaning
valley, slope
Language Evolution
Old English: Slaed, Middle English: Slade, Modern English: Slade
Historical Usage
The name Slade became more popular in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, often as a surname that transitioned into a given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Slaid, Sladen, Sladee
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Slade is perceived as a strong and modern name, often associated with a rugged or adventurous character. It has gained some popularity in contemporary culture.
Famous People
Slade Wilson (fictional character, also known as Deathstroke), Slade Smiley (television personality)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Slade"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Slade"
"Slade" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3350th of 7552 | 112 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1543rd of 10718 | 505 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1683rd of 16616 | 721 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1120th of 24088 | 2,350 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1100th of 23106 | 2,196 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 27734th of 30306 | 7 |
Regional Popularity of "Slade" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
- |
43.32% 1524th/3518 |
50.91% 2059th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
48.96% 1804th/3685 |
62.19% 2783rd/4475 |
29.15% 1514th/5194 |
49.75% 3143rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
29.97% 1373rd/4582 |
47.87% 2472nd/5164 |
12.32% 901st/7313 |
18.37% 1371st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
32.28% 1286th/3984 |
43.73% 1962nd/4487 |
13.30% 907th/6822 |
21.80% 1368th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Slade" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Slade"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Slade" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.