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Sloane is a feminine, modern English name taken from an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Sluaghadháin, itself derived from the given name Sluaghadhán. Behind the Name's entry does not gloss the meaning of the underlying Gaelic name, and that root is not separately cached in this pass, so no literal meaning is confirmed. It is pronounced SLOHN. In the United States it ranked #141 for girls in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
Behind the Name gives Sloane as from an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Sluaghadháin, itself derived from the given name Sluaghadhán. The entry does not provide an English gloss for Sluaghadhán, and that name is not separately available in this pass's source set, so the literal meaning of the root is not verified.
Editorial confidence: uncertain
Linguistic roots
| Language | Form | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | Sluaghadhán | not verified |
Popularity
Sloane ranked #141 for girls in the United States in 2025 (Social Security Administration).
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #141 | ssa-2025 |
Nicknames, variants, and related names
Nicknames: None documented.
Variants: Sloan
Related names: None documented.
What the name feels like
Sloane reads as a sleek, one-syllable surname name with a polished, cosmopolitan feel, similar in shape to other Irish-surname names used for girls.
Style tags: surname name, one syllable, Irish origin
Editorial interpretation: This style impression is editorial judgment, not linguistic fact.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sloane mean?
Sloane comes from an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Sluaghadháin, from the given name Sluaghadhán. Behind the Name does not provide an English gloss, so the literal meaning is not verified.
Is Sloane a popular name?
Yes. Sloane ranked #141 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.
Is Sloane a boy's or girl's name?
Behind the Name lists this modern spelling, Sloane, as feminine; the related spelling Sloan is more often used for boys.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Sloane — supports etymology, pronunciation.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
