The nameSloane
Sloane is a name of Irish origin, given mostly to girls.
- Girl's name
- Irish
Meaning
From the Irish Ó Sluagháin, linked to sluagh, "host, army".
Origin
Irish, through English.
History
In France, Sloane appeared in the early 1980s, peaked in the mid 2000s, stayed in use in the 2010s, then became rare.
Popularity of the name Sloane
Sloane in France
Sloane was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 455 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Sloane. Its rise began around 1985, and it peaked in 2004. Half of all babies named Sloane in France were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 20 births a year on average, against 24 in the five years before.
Sloane in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sloane mean?
From the Irish Ó Sluagháin, linked to sluagh, "host, army".
What is the origin of the name Sloane?
Irish, through English.
Is Sloane a girl's or a boy's name?
Sloane is a girl's name.