UK name, mostly girls
Sloane
From the Old Irish, meaning "raider" or "warrior".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sloane is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Sloane popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #666, with 58 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 59 births.
This profile covers 298 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 2009 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 98% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 381 living people in the UK are called Sloane. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sloane ranked #666 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 58 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 59 girls were registered as Sloane.
- • Sloane ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #260 in 2024.
- • About 381 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sloane as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 97.7% of Sloane registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#666
2024
Births in 2024
58
Latest year
Peak year
2022
59 births
Estimated living
381
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Sloane
In England and Wales birth records, Sloane has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 2.3% of registrations are for boys and 97.7% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Sloane registered for boys
- Ranked #5,119 in 2024
- 3 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (4 births)
Sloane registered for girls
- Ranked #666 in 2024
- 58 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (59 births)
Meaning
What does Sloane mean?
The name Sloane has its origins in the Irish language and is believed to have derived from the Gaelic word "Sluan," which means "raider" or "warrior." This name was commonly found in Ireland during the Middle Ages, particularly among the clans and families of the northern and western regions.
In ancient Irish texts and historical records, the name Sloane is often associated with legendary figures and warriors who played significant roles in battles and conflicts. One notable example is Sloane Mac Raith, a renowned chieftain from the 9th century who led his clan in numerous raids and skirmishes against rival clans.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Sloane can be traced back to the 12th century. One of the first documented individuals with this name was Sloane O'Donnell, a member of the powerful O'Donnell dynasty that ruled over parts of Ulster in the late 12th and early 13th centuries.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Sloane. One of the most famous was Sir Hans Sloane (1660-1753), a British physician, naturalist, and collector whose extensive collection formed the foundation of the British Museum. Another prominent Sloane was John Sloane (1776-1856), an American politician and lawyer who served as a representative for Ohio in the United States Congress.
In the literary realm, the name Sloane is associated with the American author John Phillips Sloane (1872-1944), known for his works on adventure and exploration. The British author and playwright, Sloane Wilson (1920-2003), also carried this name and gained recognition for his novel "The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit."
Another noteworthy individual was Sloane Stephens (born 1993), an American professional tennis player who won the US Open in 2017 and has achieved numerous other accolades in her career.
While the name Sloane has Irish roots, it has gained popularity and recognition across various cultures and regions over the centuries, with individuals from diverse backgrounds bearing this name and leaving their mark in various fields.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sloane over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Sloane in England and Wales, from 2009 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sloane, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 58 births in 2024, compared with 59 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sloane by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sloane was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #972 | 205 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3344 | 90 | 10 |
| 2000s | #5556 | 3 | 1 |
Geography
Where Sloane is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Sloane. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Sloane ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #260 in 2024.
Across the UK
Sloane in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#260 in 2024
10 years of NRS records, 82 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#407 in 2024
1 years of NISRA records, 3 total registered
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FAQ
Sloane: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sloane in the UK right now?
In 2024, Sloane was ranked #666 for girls in England and Wales, with 58 births registered.
When was Sloane most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 59 babies registered as Sloane in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sloane?
From the Old Irish, meaning "raider" or "warrior".
How many people are called Sloane in the UK?
A total of 298 babies have been registered as Sloane across the 16 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 82 more in Scotland and 3 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Sloane most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Sloane ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #260 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.